Senior Care Assistant Days. Ribble Court Care Home
£13.68 per hour PLUS £3 enhancement* for overtime
38.5 hours per week, 3 - 4 days per week working 8am-8pm shifts
At Sandstone Care Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care in a modern, comfortable, and enriching environment. Ribble Court Care Home is a state-of-the-art, 53-bed facility designed to offer outstanding specialist/complex nursing care and residential dementia care, tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Our home features premium amenities, including a coffee shop/bistro, a hair and nail salon, separate dining and lounge areas, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
We prioritize a person-centered approach, ensuring that our residents receive compassionate and high-quality care supported by the latest care planning and nurse-call technology.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering excellent care and supporting the well-being of our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality personal care, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
Supporting residents with meals and hydration, ensuring dietary needs are met.
Encouraging engagement in social activities, hobbies, and meaningful pastimes tailored to individual preferences.
Delivering emotional support and companionship to residents, ensuring a warm and compassionate approach.
Supervising and mentoring care assistants, providing guidance and support to ensure best practices are upheld.
Assisting with care planning, risk assessments, and documentation to maintain accurate records.
Conducting staff supervisions, appraisals, and supporting in recruitment and training activities.
Liaising with external healthcare professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to care.
Upholding infection control and health & safety standards within the care home environment.
Ensuring dignity, respect, and person-centered care are at the forefront of all interactions.
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 fulltime 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 Are Looking For:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual with:
Experience in a senior or supervisory care role within a residential or nursing home setting.
A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support colleagues effectively.
Confidence in record-keeping and familiarity with digital care planning systems.
The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with professionalism.
A flexible and adaptable approach to shift patterns to meet residents' needs.
A warm, positive attitude and a genuine passion for delivering person-centered care.
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.