Job summary
At Dalton Court Care Home, we are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care that enables residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Practitioner (Days) to join our team and help support residents to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
As a Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in residents' daily lives, providing practical support, companionship and encouragement while promoting independence and wellbeing. Working alongside a friendly and professional team, you will help create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected and cared for.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Practitioner at our home, your role may involve:
- Completing required training to deliver excellent care
- Assisting residents with personal care and hygiene
- Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed
- Promoting a restful, safe environment, tailored to each resident's preferences and abilities
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care
- Collaborating with the care team to ensure our residents' needs are consistently met
- Promoting and supporting residents independence wherever possible
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 financial scheme
- Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
- Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
- 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
*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. 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: £13.78 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: L0137-26-0018
- Job locations: Dalton Court Care Home, Europe Way, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Care Practitioner (Days) is responsible for delivering high-quality care and support to residents, promoting their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive compassionate and responsive care that respects their dignity, independence and individuality.
The role requires a caring and professional approach, excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and positive environment while upholding the values and standards of Dalton Court Care Home.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- What are we looking for?
- A warm, compassionate approach and positive attitude
- A genuine interest in Health and Social Care prior experience is a plus but not necessarily essential if you demonstrate the right ethos
- Flexibility to work shifts patterns across the whole week, including some weekend working
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