Job Description

Dalton Court Care Home

Hourly Rate:

13.75per 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, specialist 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.



Working nights at Dalton Court gives you the chance to make a real difference during the quieter hours. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to feel warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We're looking for caring, compassionate Senior Care Assistants who will support our residents and help ensure the smooth running of the home throughout the night.



As a Night Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:



Completing necessary training and ongoing professional development

Providing personal care, supporting residents' nighttime routines, and assisting with individual needs

Offering emotional support and companionship during the night

Ensuring residents feel safe, secure, and comfortable throughout the night

Maintaining high care standards and a calm environment

Supervising and supporting the night staff team, including conducting appraisals, maintaining records, liaising with external professionals, and assisting with recruitment

What We Are Looking For:

Leadership or supervisory experience in a residential or nursing home setting

A warm and caring personality with a passion for supporting others

A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or a willingness to work towards one)

Confidence in using technology and maintaining accurate records

Resilience and the ability to provide guidance under pressure

Flexibility to adapt to the needs of our residents during night shifts

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.