Job Description

Senior Care Practitioner – Day Shifts. Priesty Fields Care Home

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 33 hours per week

Shifts: 8am - 8pm, 3 days per week, including some weekends on a rolling rota

Priesty Fields Care Home, located in the historic market town of Congleton, is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional care. Our facility combines modern design and advanced technology with the highest standards of residential and nursing care, creating a secure and welcoming environment for our residents.

We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that promotes independence and enhances the quality of life. Our team provides a wide range of services, including residential, nursing, and respite care, tailored to meet each individual's unique needs.

As a Senior Care Practitioner at our home, your role may involve:

Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality, person-centered care

Assist residents with personal care, nutrition, and daily activities

Provide emotional support and companionship, ensuring residents live fulfilling, enriched lives based on their individual preferences and abilities

Oversee senior-level duties, including staff supervisions, appraisals, record-keeping, and liaising with external professionals

Maintain a high standard of care and professionalism within the home

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

Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too

Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health

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

*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 However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.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 ‘WAGESTREAM’. 

What we’re looking for?

Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a residential or nursing care setting (essential)

A warm, positive attitude with excellent communication skills

Confidence in using technology and record-keeping systems

Ability to remain composed and offer guidance to colleagues in high-pressure situations

Flexibility to accommodate shift patterns that meet the needs of our residents

If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and looking to make a meaningful difference in a thriving, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

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