Care Practitioner Night Shifts. Parklands Care Home

Job description

Employer: Sandstone Care Group

Location: Southport, Merseyside

Pay: £14.15 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 24/04/2026

About this jobParklands Care Home Salary: £14.15 per hourHours: Contract options for 22 hours (2 nights), 33 hours (3 shifts) or 44 hours (4 shifts) including alternate weekend workingShifts: 8pm-8amJoin a caring, supportive team at Parklands Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group.

We provide high‐quality residential and dementia care in a warm, modern, purpose‐built setting just moments from Hesketh Park.

Responsibilities

Providing person‐centred care in line with individual care plans

Supporting residents with nighttime personal care, including continence care, repositioning and ensuring comfort

Carrying out regular welfare checks, monitoring residents' safety, mobility and overall wellbeing

Assisting with mobility using safe moving & handling techniques and appropriate equipment

Responding promptly to call bells, ensuring reassurance and sensitive support

Promoting dignity and comfort, particularly during nighttime routines

Maintaining accurate night‐time care records, including observations and changes in condition

Ensuring a calm, peaceful environment, especially for residents living with dementia

Supporting with evening and morning routines, such as settling residents to bed and assisting with early morning care

Monitoring the home environment, including infection control, cleanliness, and safety checks

Working collaboratively with the night team and escalating concerns to senior staff or nurses when needed

Qualifications

Previous care experience, particularly in night care, dementia support or personal care

If no experience: A genuine passion for helping others

A caring, patient and empathetic nature

The motivation to learn and grow in the care sector

Reliability and commitment to delivering excellent, person‐centred care

Whether you've worked nights before or are just starting your journey

Advertised pay rate effective from 1st April 2026, please note that breaks are unpaid.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English