Job Description

Dalton Court Care Home

Hourly Rate:

15.50per hour

Shift:

3-4 nights per week, 8pm-8am

Contracted Hours:

38.5 hours per week



Nestled in the charming town of Cockermouth with stunning views of the Lake District fells, Dalton Court is a 60-bed care home offering high-quality Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We're proud to also provide palliative and end-of-life care, along with flexible respite stays tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most.



We are seeking an experienced and qualified CHAPS (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on care with advanced clinical responsibilities, supporting our nurses and ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents.



What You'll Do



Deliver exceptional care and support residents with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Assist with clinical tasks under nurse direction, including observations, wound care, PEG checks, blood sugars, and catheter/stoma care.

Dispense medication and maintain accurate records.

Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring best practice and compliance.

Contribute to care planning, handovers, and liaise with external professionals.

Support the smooth running of the home during night shifts.

What We Are Looking For:

Genuine interest and experience in caring for older adults.

Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Willingness to undertake vocational training.

Satisfactory DBS check.

NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Care.

Previous supervisory experience.

Experience or qualification in Safe Handling of Medicines.

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 However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.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