Senior Care Practitioner (Nights). Parklands Care Home

Job summary

At Parklands Care Home, we are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Practitioner (Nights) to join our dedicated team and help ensure residents receive outstanding care and support throughout the night.

As a Senior Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in leading the night care team, combining hands-on care with leadership responsibilities. You will help create a calm and reassuring environment for residents while ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about supporting older people and leading by example.

Main duties of the jobWe are seeking a motivated and caring Senior Care Practitioner (Nights) to join our team at Parklands Care Home.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while providing guidance and leadership to colleagues during night shifts. Working closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and the wider team, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the home and help ensure residents receive care tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

This role requires a confident and compassionate individual who can support colleagues, make informed decisions and promote a positive culture of care.

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 tooFree 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.

Details Date posted
16 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
15.66 an hour

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberLJob locations

Parklands Care Home
80 Park Road Southport Merseyside PR9 9JL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision and support to the night care team.

Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred care in line with residents' individual care plans.

Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy and wellbeing at all times.

Monitor residents' health and wellbeing throughout the night and respond appropriately to any concerns.

Support the implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.

Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.

Liaise with healthcare professionals, emergency services and relatives when required.

Ensure effective communication and continuity of care through detailed shift handovers.

Support the induction, mentoring and development of new and existing team members.

Promote compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and company policies.

Participate in audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to maintaining a calm, safe and well-managed environment throughout the home.

Act as a role model for professionalism, teamwork and…