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Day Shift Care Practitioner.Ribble Court Care HomeNHS

Preston, PR4 4QB Permanent £12.88
Posted 16 July 2026 Closing date 15 July 2027
Croston Rail Station (2.5 miles away) Preston City Centre Bus Station (6.0 miles away)

Job summary

At Ribble Court Care Home, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional person-centred care in a warm, supportive and welcoming environment. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Day Shift Care Practitioner to join our team and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents every day.

As a Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing. Working alongside a caring and professional team, you will provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs while helping to create a positive and engaging home environment where residents feel valued and respected.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Day Shift Care Practitioner to join our team at Ribble Court Care Home.

The successful candidate will support residents with their day-to-day needs, ensuring care is delivered in a way that promotes choice, comfort and quality of life. You will work closely with colleagues, residents, families and healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective and compassionate care while contributing to the smooth running of the home.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about caring for others and committed to delivering outstanding person-centred support.

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
  • Support residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence and choice.
  • Encourage residents to participate in social, wellbeing and recreational activities.
  • Build positive and professional relationships with residents, relatives and visitors.
  • Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes appropriately.
  • Support residents with nutritional, hydration and general wellbeing needs where required.
  • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support to residents.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation in line 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 policies and procedures at all times.
  • Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development activities.
  • Uphold the values and standards of Ribble Court Care Home and Sandstone Care Group.
  • Support colleagues and contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, professionalism and respect.
  • 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
  • Wagestream - access your earned money early and get money management tips
  • Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
  • 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

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.

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