About this role
Job summary
At Oak Springs Care Home, we are committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Practitioner (Days) to join our team and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents every day.
As a Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in promoting residents' wellbeing, independence and quality of life. Working alongside a caring and professional team, you will provide tailored support that enables residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose while building positive relationships with residents and their families.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
Participating in ongoing training and developmentAssisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activitiesOffering emotional support and companionshipEnabling residents to pursue hobbies and activities, emphasizing their unique interests and abilitiesMaintaining the highest standards within the care environmentCollaborating with a flexible team to ensure residents' needs are consistently met
About us
andstone 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 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 roleDiscounts 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 providing safe, effective and compassionate care that supports residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care while promoting dignity, independence and choice.
The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive environment, helping residents to achieve the best possible quality of life. The role requires excellent communication skills, a caring approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional care in line with company values, policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Personal Essential
What are we looking for? A positive, compassionate attitude and a warm demeanor A genuine passion for working in health and social care; prior experience is highly desirable Flexibility to work shifts in line with the needs of our residents
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 Oak Springs Care Home
37 Church Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L15 9ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)