Care Practitioner – Afternoons. Longridge Hall Care Home

Job summary

Care Practitioner – Afternoons. Longridge Hall Care Home

• £12.88 per hour
• 2pm-8pm shifts, 3 week one and 4 week two 
• 19.25 hours per week 

Looking for part-time work that truly makes a difference?

At Longridge Hall Care Home, we’re seeking skilled and compassionate carers to join our afternoon team, working 2pm–8pm shifts, ideal for those wanting consistent part-time hours each week.

Longridge Hall is a warm and supportive home with standout features including a reminiscence lounge, chapel, and indoor sensory garden. Led by our longstanding Care Home Manager, Tracey—who has been with us for more than 10 years—you’ll be joining a team that truly values experience and high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

We’re looking for someone who can bring confidence, knowledge, and an experienced approach to person-centred care. In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care based on individual needs
• Support residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks
• Encourage independence and preserve dignity at all times
• Assist with meals, hydration, and wellbeing routines
• Build strong, supportive relationships with residents and families
• Support afternoon engagement and activities
• Keep accurate and detailed care records
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker
• A strong understanding of person-centred care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach
• The ability to commit to regular 2pm–8pm shifts
• The ability to commute to Longridge

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
• Wagestream - access your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• 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

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 its 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.