Senior Care Practitioner Nights

Sandstone Care Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Practitioner for night shifts at Priesty Fields Care Home. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and daily activities while maintaining high care standards. Candidates must have supervisory experience in a care setting. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and numerous employee benefits including training and career opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform and meals

Free DBS

Discounts at retailers

Refer-a-Friend bonus of £250

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory / leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting is essential.
• Able to remain calm and guide colleagues under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns according to the needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, hygiene, eating, and daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain high standards within the care home environment.

Skills

Supervisory / leadership experience

Positive outlook

Confident in record-keeping

Job description

Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Priesty Fields Care Home

• £15.52 per hour
• Full-time 44 hours per week on a rolling rota including some weekend working
• Shifts: 8pm-8am

Priesty Fields offers refined residential and nursing care customised to each individual in a secure and welcoming environment. Located in the historic market town of Congleton, Priesty Fields seamlessly combines modern design and technology with top‑tier care and premium comfort.

We are committed to delivering compassionate person‑centered care while empowering residents to maintain as much independence as possible. Our dedicated team provides residential nursing respite and tailored professional care services to the broader community with the expertise to meet the most intricate individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake any necessary training.
• Support residents with personal care, hygiene, eating, and daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Help residents live an enriched and fulfilled life focused on their hobbies, preferences and abilities.
• Maintain high standards within the care home environment.
• Senior‑level duties to support the Home Manager, including staff supervisions, appraisals, record‑keeping, liaison with outside professionals, interviewing, etc.

Benefits

• Free uniform and meals.
• Free DBS.
• Discounts at retailers such as Asda, Costa, and Argos.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus of £250.
• Flexible pay – choose when you are paid and receive money‑management tips.
• Free wellbeing programme to support physical and mental health.
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work.
• Pension scheme to plan for retirement.
• In‑house training – ongoing face‑to‑face training tailored to you.
• Career opportunities – make your mark and play a key role.
• Overtime paid for working over full‑time hours; however overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract and can be withdrawn at any time as per manager’s decision. Free meals are given if working over an 8‑hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts accessed via ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay via ‘STREAM’.

Requirements

• Supervisory / leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting – essential.
• A positive outlook and warm personality.
• Confident in record‑keeping and the use of various technologies.
• Able to remain calm and guide colleagues under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns according to the needs of our residents.

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 and non‑binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Years (unspecified)

Vacancy: 1