Senior Care Practitioner (Nights). Parklands Care Home in Southport

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 job:

• 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 excellent care practice.
• Uphold the values and reputation of Parklands Care Home and Sandstone Care Group at all times.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the home.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach to care.
• Flexibility to work on a rolling rota.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.