Job Description

Burscough Manor Care Home



14.45per hour

Full time, 33hours per week

Day Shifts:

8pm-8am on a rolling rota, including some weekend working



AtSandstone Care Group, we are committed to delivering high-quality care in a warm, supportive environment. Burscough Manor is a purpose-built, 80-bed care home offering specialist services including complex care, dementia care, palliative care, and general residential and nursing care.



We are currently seeking a compassionate and experiencedSenior Care Practitionerto join our night team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role during night shifts, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care and support throughout the night.



As a Senior Care Practitioner (Nights), your responsibilities will include:



Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and comfort during the night

Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed

Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding to any changes or concerns

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring handovers are clear and thorough

Leading and supporting night staff, including supervision and guidance

Assisting with staff appraisals, training, and liaising with healthcare professionals

Ensuring the home remains calm, safe, and well-managed overnight



What are we looking for?



Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting

A warm, professional approach with a positive attitude

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)

Confidence in using care systems and maintaining accurate records

Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure

Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends on a rota basis

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 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.