Job Description

Care AssistantDays.Longridge Hall Care Home



12.38per hour

33hours per week

8am-8pm shift patterns, alternate weekends



Join the team at Longridge Hall, a warm and welcoming residential care home located in Longridge. At Longridge Hall, we strive to create a homely environment for our residents, offering unique spaces such as a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, and even an indoor sensory garden! Our experienced Care Home Manager, Tracey, has been with us for over 10 years and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and positive atmosphere for both residents and staff.



We are currently seeking Care Practitioners to help provide exceptional, person-centered care to our residents. You'll be contributing to a nurturing environment where each resident can thrive, staying as active and independent as possible while receiving the care they need.

Responsibilities as a Care Practitioner include:

Participating in any required training

Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities

Offering emotional support and companionship

Encouraging residents to engage in activities that reflect their hobbies and preferences

Upholding high standards within the care home environment

Collaborating with the team to meet residents' needs

Requirements:

A friendly, compassionate attitude with a positive approach to care

A genuine interest in the health and social care field--experience is a plus, but not required

Flexibility to work varying shifts based on residents' needs

Reliable transportation or the ability to commute to Longridge

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 However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.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'.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service, as we think its important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse 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.