Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Burscough Manor Care Home
* £14.45 per hour
* Full time, 33 hours per week
* Day Shifts: 8pm-8am on a rolling rota, including some weekend working
At Sandstone 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 experienced Senior Care Practitioner to 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.