Job Description

The Oaks Care Home

Hourly Rate:

12.77

Shifts Available:

8am-8pm days or 8pm-8am nights



Are you an experienced Care Assistantseeking flexible opportunities within a high-quality care environment? Sandstone Care Group is looking for skilled professionals to join our bank team at The Oaks Care Home. With options for day and night shifts, we support your work-life balance while valuing the expertise you bring to enhance the lives of our residents. Alongside full paid training and a guided induction, we provide continuous support to help you excel in your role.



The Oaks Care Home, our luxurious, purpose-built 73-bed residence in Newtown, Powys, opened in January 2020 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a bistro, hair and nail salon, spacious lounges, and landscaped gardens. We focus on delivering exceptional care, backed by advanced care planning and nurse-call technology to enhance resident wellbeing.

As a Bank Care Assistant, you will:

Lead by example in delivering high standards of personal care, hygiene, and support in daily activities

Foster strong connections with residents, offering emotional support and companionship

Encourage and facilitate residents' engagement in hobbies and personal interests, enhancing their quality of life

Support a professional and welcoming care environment

Work collaboratively and flexibly to meet the dynamic needs of our residents

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

Wagestream- access some of your earned money early and get money management tips

Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing

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 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'.

About You:

Demonstrated experience and competence in the health and social care sector

Strong commitment to person-centered care and promoting residents' independence

Ability to adapt to varying needs and uphold a compassionate, proactive approach

Flexibility to work different shift patterns as needed to support our residents

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.