About this role
Job summary
At The Oaks Care Home, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Practitioner (Days) to join our team and help lead the delivery of exceptional care for our residents.
As a Senior Care Practitioner, you will combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding care while ensuring residents' wellbeing, dignity and independence remain at the heart of everything we do. You will play an important role in creating a positive environment for residents, families and team members alike.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve the highest standards of care.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take on a leadership role, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our residents. Your key responsibilities include:
Personalised Care: Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities while promoting dignity and independence.Companionship: Offering emotional support and fostering meaningful relationships.Leadership Duties: Supervising and mentoring care staff, conducting appraisals, supervisions, and interviews, administering medication and maintaining accurate records and supporting care planning, audits, and liaising with healthcare professionals.Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging residents to engage in activities that enrich their lives, tailored to their interests and abilities.Upholding Standards: Ensuring the care home environment is safe, clean, and welcoming.
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 - and get a £250 bonusWagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tipsEmployee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeingEmployee 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 fulltime hours. 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 Senior Care Practitioner (Days) is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality care and providing day-to-day leadership to the care team. The postholder will work collaboratively with residents, relatives, colleagues and external professionals to ensure residents receive care that is responsive to their individual needs and preferences.
The role combines practical care responsibilities with supervisory duties, helping to maintain a safe, supportive and person-centred environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement while promoting the values of The Oaks Care Home.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to achieve it).
Personal Essential
Were seeking an experienced, compassionate leader with a passion for elderly care. Ideal candidates will have: Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting. A warm, positive personality and a calm, professional approach under pressure. Confidence with record-keeping and using technology. Flexibility to adapt to the needs of residents and the home
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 The Oaks Care Home
Llanidloes Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)