Senior Care Practitioner Nights

Sandstone Care Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform.

Free Meals.

Free DBS.

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Senior Care Practitioner Nights at Sandstone Care Group in St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom, set to oversee night-time care across a 94-bed home. This role focuses on high-quality personal care, dignity, and patient-centred support while leading the night team.

The position requires experience in a supervisory care role and a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include flexible pay options and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Assistant or supervisory experience in residential, dementia, or nursing care settings.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confidence using electronic care systems and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans.
• Support residents with nighttime routines, promoting dignity, independence and choice.
• Lead, supervise, and support the night care team to maintain excellent standards of care.
• Assist with staff supervision, appraisals and ongoing development.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, relatives and external agencies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Night shift experience

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

Senior Care Practitioner Nights Sandstone Care Group St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

• Hourly Rate: £16.03 per hour
• Contracted Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced Care Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career, or an established Senior Care Assistant seeking a rewarding night role? Join our dedicated team at St Helens Hall Care Home, where compassion, dignity, and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

St Helens Hall is a welcoming 94-bed care home for older adults, rated 'Good' in all areas by the CQC and recognised with multiple industry awards. Led by our experienced Home Manager, Amanda, who began her own journey with us as a Care Assistant in 2008, we are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to delivering outstanding care.

As a Night Shift Senior Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive high-quality care, comfort, and companionship throughout the night while providing leadership and support to the wider care team.

As a Night Shift Senior Care Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans.
• Support residents with their nighttime routines, promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
• Offer reassurance, emotional support, and companionship throughout the night.
• Ensure residents remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for at all times.
• Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns appropriately.
• Lead, supervise, and support the night care team to maintain excellent standards of care.
• Assist with staff supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, relatives, and external agencies where required.
• Support recruitment, induction, and training activities within the home.
• Complete all mandatory training and participate in ongoing professional development.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, or supervisory role within a residential, dementia, or nursing care setting.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confidence using electronic care systems and maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive under pressure.
• A flexible and proactive approach to meeting residents' needs.

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
• Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• 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.