Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Manor Park Care Home

Job summary

Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Manor Park Care Home

• Hours: Full and Part Time roles available
• Salary: £14.23 per hour
• Start Date: Early September (exact date TBC)
• Shift Pattern: 8pm-8am

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Practitioner to join our night team at the brand-new Manor Park Care Home, opening in mid-September in the heart of Malton.

As a Senior Care Practitioner on nights, you will take a lead role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents during overnight hours. You’ll support and guide the night care team, respond to residents’ needs, and ensure a calm, secure environment throughout the night.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new home from the very beginning and help shape a positive, professional, and caring culture.

Key Responsibilities.

• Lead the night care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Administer medication safely and in accordance with care plans and policies.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, responding promptly to any changes.
• Provide personal care and support with dignity and respect.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of care records and handovers.
• Support and mentor night staff, promoting best practices and teamwork.
• Carry out regular checks and ensure the home remains safe and secure overnight.
• Liaise with on-call management or healthcare professionals when necessary.
• Prepare the home for the following day, including light housekeeping and documentation.

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. 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’.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a senior care role, ideally in a residential or nursing home.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• A calm, compassionate, and professional approach to overnight care.
• Confidence in administering medication and using care systems.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for 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 diverse 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.