About this role
Job summary
At Dalton Court Care Home, we are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care that enables residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Practitioner (Days) to join our team and help support residents to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
As a Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in residents' daily lives, providing practical support, companionship and encouragement while promoting independence and wellbeing. Working alongside a friendly and professional team, you will help create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected and cared for.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Practitioner at our home, your role may involve:
Completing required training to deliver excellent careAssisting residents with personal care and hygieneProviding emotional reassurance and companionship as neededPromoting a restful, safe environment, tailored to each resident's preferences and abilitiesMaintaining high standards of cleanliness and careCollaborating with the care team to ensure our residents' needs are consistently metPromoting and supporting residents independence wherever possible
About us
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and ArgosRefer-a-friend financial schemeFlexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips tooFree wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental healthEmployee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great workPension scheme - helping you plan for your retirementIn-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to youCareer opportunities - The chance to make your mark and play a key role*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. 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
Job description Job responsibilities
The Care Practitioner (Days) is responsible for delivering high-quality care and support to residents, promoting their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive compassionate and responsive care that respects their dignity, independence and individuality.
The role requires a caring and professional approach, excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and positive environment while upholding the values and standards of Dalton Court Care Home.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
What are we looking for? A warm, compassionate approach and positive attitude A genuine interest in Health and Social Care prior experience is a plus but not necessarily essential if you demonstrate the right ethos Flexibility to work shifts patterns across the whole week, including some weekend working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Sandstone Care Group
Address Dalton Court Care Home
Europe Way
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)