Healthcare Assistant (days or nights) Sandstone Care Group•Preston, United Kingdom
Day and Night vacancies
- Both day and night positions available
- Contract: Either 33 hours per week (3 shifts per week) or 38.5 hours (3 shifts week 1, 4 shifts week 2) according to preference
- Shift pattern: 8am-8pm/8pm-8am depending on whether day or night role
- Pay: £12.88 per hour
- Please note we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship or accommodate 20 hour working restrictions
Join a Care Home designed around exceptional care
At Ribble Court, we're redefining what a care home can be. Gone are the days of tired décor and institutional environments. Part of the Sandstone Care Group, our vision is to create beautiful, modern spaces where residents feel truly at home and where our teams are proud to work.
Our stunning 53-bed care home offers state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Coffee shop and bistro
- Hair and nail salon
- Spacious dining and lounge areas
- Beautifully landscaped gardens
- Advanced care planning and nurse-call technology
We provide specialist and complex nursing care alongside residential dementia care, delivering personalised support that puts each resident's individual needs, wishes and choices at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Care Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting residents to live comfortable, fulfilling and meaningful lives. Every day is different, and you'll make a genuine difference through the care, kindness and companionship you provide.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
- Assisting with nutrition, hydration and mealtime support
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and social engagement
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Promoting independence, dignity and choice at all times
- Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding care
- Participating in training and development opportunities
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced carers and those looking to begin a rewarding career in care.
You'll be:
- Compassionate, caring and approachable
- Positive, reliable and enthusiastic
- Passionate about supporting older people
- A strong team player
- Flexible to work shifts in line with resident needs
Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
Benefits of Working with Sandstone Care Group
- Free uniform
- Free meals during shifts*
- Free DBS check
- High street and retail discounts* via our Reward Me app
- £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Stream app - access your earned wages before payday and receive financial wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Employee recognition and reward schemes
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing face-to-face training and development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and advancement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Sandstone Care Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including disabled people, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, non-binary people, and those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
Full-time
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