Care Practitioner (Nights)
Hourly rate: £12.72 per hour from April (plus £2 p/h extra for overtime)
Location: Briardene care home, NE5 1NA
Contract: Permanent nights
Plus enjoy lots of great benefits when you join the Mariposa family.
Looking for a role thats both challenging and incredibly rewarding?
Come and join our amazing team at Briardene! Were on the lookout for kind-hearted, dedicated people who want to make a real difference to the lives of others. Whether youve got experience in care or are just starting out, well support you every step of the way with all the training you need to build a fantastic career with us.
Whats the job about?
This is so much more than just a job - its about making a genuine difference in someones life. Youll help the residents of our home live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every shift is different, and youll work as part of a close-knit team delivering personalised, top-quality care.
Caring for others isnt always easy. There will be tough moments - but those moments are part of a job thats deeply meaningful, and the sense of pride and joy youll feel when you go home knowing youve helped someone is worth it all.
Heres some more information about what youll be doing:
Providing personal care and support to residents, taking time to ensure that people retain their dignity, respect and privacy.
Building meaningful relationships and making a welcoming home for our residents.
Ensuring all care is documented and agreed procedures and processes are followed at all times.
What makes a great carer?
If youre patient, kind, and committed, youve already got what it takes. Our carers come from all walks of life, so whether youre switching careers, returning to work or starting afresh, wed love to hear from you.
Youll work with friendly, supportive people who have your back, and youll get plenty of chances to progress in your career if thats what youre looking for. At Briardene, everyone makes a difference, and we couldnt do what we do without our amazing team. Want to find out more? Head to the Team News section of our website to read our latest staff survey results.
Why join us?
We know how hard our teams work, so we make sure they feel valued. Here are just some of the perks we offer:
Great pay with enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)
£500 in recognition payments during your first year with us.
Unlimited £1,000 Refer a Friend bonuses.
Fully funded training and qualifications - grow your career with us.
Annual pay reviews - we recognise your contributions.
Private healthcare options to help with costs like dental or optical treatments.
Our recruitment process
If youre offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email - well be happy to help.
At Mariposa Care, were committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary this role is also known as carer, healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker, care home carer, care assistant, social care.
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