Parklands Care Home
Rate: 15.02per hour
Contract: 33hours per weekor 44hours per week available
Hours: 3 x 12 hour shifts or 4 x 12 hour shifts
Shift: 8am-8pm including alternate weekend working
- Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship*
At Parklands Care Home, we provide high-quality, person-centred care within a friendly and supportive setting. As part of the Sandstone Care Group, our focus is on creating a positive, homely environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We are currently looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants to join our daytime team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in leading care delivery, supporting your colleagues, and ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Oversee and support the care team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care
Provide hands-on support to residents, including personal care and emotional wellbeing
Manage and administer medication in accordance with policies and guidelines
Support the development and review of care plans and risk assessments
Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the home, including accurate record keeping
Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at all times
Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
What are we looking for?
Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A compassionate and professional approach to care.
Flexibility to work on a rolling rota including alternate weekend working
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 However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.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 ‘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.. Skillset Required: Lead and supervise care staff, Personal care, Emotional support, Companionship, Medication administration and management, Care planning, Risk assessments, Staff development, Record-keeping, Communication with families and healthcare professionals, Strong communication skills, Organisational skills, Compassionate approach, Professional approach, Flexibility
