Senior Care Assistant Nights

Sandstone Care Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Birkdale Tower Care Home in Southport is seeking a Senior Care Practitioner Nights to provide compassionate, high-quality care during night shifts. Join a warm, person-centred team in a beautifully restored landmark home.

You will lead night staff, supervise care delivery, monitor wellbeing, and maintain accurate records, while supporting residents with personal care and comfort through the night.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home.
• Warm, professional approach with a positive attitude.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Confidence using care systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, hygiene and comfort during the night.
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship as needed.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure handovers are clear and thorough.
• Lead and support night staff, including supervision and guidance.
• Assist with staff appraisals, training and liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure the home remains calm, safe and well-managed overnight.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Care systems

Record keeping

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Tools

Care systems software

Job description

• £15.31per hour
• 33 hours per week
• 8pm-8am
• Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship

Birkdale Tower Care Home, located in the heart of Birkdale, Southport, is a beautifully restored landmark offering luxurious surroundings and exceptional, person-centred care. As part of the Sandstone Care Group, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where residents feel truly at home.

We are currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Practitioner Nights to join our dedicated team and help deliver outstanding care during night shifts.

As a Senior Care Assistant on Nights, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and comfort during the night
• Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to any changes or concerns
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring handovers are clear and thorough
• Leading and supporting night staff, including supervision and guidance
• Assisting with staff appraisals, training, and liaising with healthcare professionals
• Ensuring the home remains calm, safe, and well-managed overnight

What are we looking for?

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting
• A warm, professional approach with a positive attitude
• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Confidence in using care systems and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends on a rota basis

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.