Job Description

Longridge Hall Care Home



14.95per hour

38.5 hours per week (3-4 shifts per week on a rolling rota)

Shift Times:

8pm-8am



Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding night shift role? Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Longridge Hall, our warm and welcoming residential care home in Longridge.



At Longridge Hall, we create a comfortable and supportive environment for our residents. With features like a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, and an indoor sensory garden, we ensure that every night feels safe and homely. Our experienced Care Home Manager, Tracey, has been leading our team for over 10 years, ensuring a positive and caring atmosphere for both residents and staff.



Your Role as a Senior Care Assistant (Nights)



As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide essential overnight support to our residents while also taking on leadership responsibilities to guide our night staff.



Your Key Responsibilities



Caring for Our Residents



Assisting residents with personal care, bedtime routines, and nighttime well-being.

Monitoring residents during the night, offering reassurance and responding to their needs.

Encouraging independence while ensuring comfort and safety.

Providing companionship and emotional support during quiet hours.



Leading the Night Team



Supervising and supporting night care staff to ensure high-quality care.

Conducting appraisals, training, and mentoring colleagues.

Keeping accurate care records and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Communicating effectively with residents' families and healthcare professionals.

Assisting the Home Manager with recruitment, team development, and performance monitoring.



Maintaining a Safe & Homely Environment



Ensuring cleanliness and safety throughout the night.

Adhering to care plans and health & safety guidelines.

Responding efficiently to emergencies.

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'.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking compassionate and experienced individuals who:

Have leadership or supervisory experience in a care home or similar setting.

Hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or are willing to work towards it).

Are confident in record-keeping, using technology, and guiding colleagues.

Have a warm, positive attitude and a passion for person-centred care.

Are flexible and committed to night shifts.

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.