About this role
Job summary
At Oak Springs Care Home, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a warm, supportive and person-centred environment. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Practitioner (Night Shifts) to join our dedicated team and help ensure residents receive outstanding care and support throughout the night.
As a Senior Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in leading the night care team, ensuring residents remain safe, comfortable and well supported. Combining hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, you will promote high standards of care, act as a role model for colleagues and help create a calm and reassuring environment for residents and their families.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Night Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in creating a calm, safe, and supportive environment for our residents overnight. Youll lead by example, ensuring every individual feels comfortable, respected, and cared for throughout the night.
Delivering outstanding care: Supporting residents with personal care, mobility, and ensuring they are comfortable and at ease during the night. Looking out for wellbeing: Carrying out regular checks to keep residents safe, settled, and reassured. Providing comfort and companionship: Offering a reassuring presence and emotional support for those who may feel unsettled. Leading the night team: Guiding and motivating colleagues, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining high standards of care. Managing key tasks: Keeping accurate records, updating care plans, safely administering medication, and completing night audits. Keeping everyone safe: Responding calmly and confidently to any incidents or emergencies. Supporting team growth: Mentoring and encouraging staff to help build a positive, skilled, and engaged team.
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 bonusFlexible 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 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 Senior Care Practitioner (Night Shifts) is responsible for supporting the management of care delivery during night-time hours and ensuring residents receive safe, effective and compassionate support. The postholder will provide supervision and guidance to the care team while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing for all residents.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals, the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe and positive care environment, ensuring standards of care remain consistently high and aligned with company values, policies and regulatory requirements.
The role requires strong leadership skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to supporting both residents and colleagues.
Person Specification
Personal Essential
Were looking for someone who combines compassion with strong leadership skills and attention to detail. Ideally, you will: Have experience in a senior or supervisory role within a care setting Hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care Be organised, confident, and able to communicate clearly with residents and colleagues Be comfortable with care documentation, medication administration, and quality standards Stay calm under pressure and make confident decisions when it matters most Be reliable, flexible, and happy working night shifts Be passionate about continuous learning and supporting others to grow
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)