Care Practitioner. Parklands Care HomeNHS

Job summary

At Parklands Care Home, we are dedicated to providing outstanding, person-centred care in a warm, supportive and welcoming environment. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Practitioner to join our team and help make a positive difference to the lives of our residents every day.

As a Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely and with dignity. Working as part of a caring and professional team, you will build meaningful relationships with residents and contribute to creating a positive home environment where wellbeing, choice and independence are promoted.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about caring for others and committed to delivering exceptional support.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Care Practitioner to join our team at Parklands Care Home.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality care tailored to each resident's individual needs, preferences and choices. You will work closely with colleagues, residents, families and healthcare professionals to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life while helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment throughout the home.

This role offers the opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that places residents at the heart of everything it does.

Job description

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support residents with daily living activities while encouraging independence and choice.
• Promote residents' dignity, privacy, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, relatives and visitors.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and meaningful activities.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report concerns or changes appropriately.
• Support residents with nutrition, hydration and general wellbeing needs where required.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment throughout the home.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Uphold the values and standards of Parklands Care Home and Sandstone Care Group.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, respect and professionalism.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the home.

About us

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

*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.