# Care Practitioner (Days). The Oaks Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sandstone Care Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-practitioner-days-the-oaks-care-home/e83fd75d-35e4-4974-a68c-5d2681d8160b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-practitioner-days-the-oaks-care-home/e83fd75d-35e4-4974-a68c-5d2681d8160b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sandstone Care Group - **Location:** Newtown - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Salary:** £13.28 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2027-07-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T12:22:21.979Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0137-26-0012?employerCode=L0137 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/L0137-26-0012/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=L0137-26-0012 - **Employer website:** https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary At The Oaks Care Home, we are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where residents can enjoy the highest quality of life. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Practitioner (Days) to join our team and play an important role in delivering exceptional person-centred care. As a Care Practitioner, you will support residents with their daily lives, helping them to maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing. Working as part of a caring and professional team, you will build meaningful relationships with residents and contribute to creating a positive and enriching home environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about caring for others and wants to make a genuine difference every day. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents during the day. Your key responsibilities will include: - Personalized Support: Assisting residents with personal care routines, such as bathing, dressing, and mobility, while respecting their dignity and independence. - Meal Assistance: Supporting residents during meal times, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met. - Engagement and Activities: Encouraging residents to participate in hobbies, social events, and daily activities to enrich their lives. - Health Monitoring: Observing and recording any changes in residents health or behavior and promptly reporting concerns to senior staff. - Environmental Standards: Maintaining cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere in residents rooms and communal areas. - Team Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to ensure all residents receive consistent, high-quality care. - Ongoing Learning: Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. ### 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 some of 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. ### Details - Date posted: 15 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.28 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: L0137-26-0012 - Job locations: The Oaks Care Home, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1HL, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities The Care Practitioner (Days) is responsible for delivering safe, effective and person-centred care that promotes residents' wellbeing, dignity and quality of life. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure residents receive support that reflects their individual needs, preferences and choices. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a caring approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive living environment, support residents to remain as independent as possible and uphold the values and standards of The Oaks Care Home. ## Person Specification ### Personal **Essential** - We are seeking dedicated, professional, and compassionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. The ideal candidate will: - Be Compassionate and Caring: Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting older people and promoting their independence. - Exhibit Strong Communication Skills: Build positive relationships with residents, their families, and team members. - Work with Integrity: Maintain high professional standards, including discretion and respect for residents privacy. - Be Flexible and Adaptable: Respond effectively to the dynamic needs of residents and work collaboratively as part of a team. - Experience is a Plus: Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential. We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.