Sandstone Care Group

Fleetwood Hall Care Home hosted a workshop to help members of the public understand how to better care for their friends and family with dementia. Families and loved ones of those living with dementia will have the chance to get expert advice as part of an ongoing series of workshops by Sandstone Care Group. The free event offered its 51 attendees invaluable insights and practical strategies to support and assist their friends and family members facing dementia-related challenges. Hosted by Sandstone Care Group training managers, Jay Chaplin and James Hudson, the focus of the event was empowering attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the changing behaviour of individuals with dementia. Jay, Training and Development Manager at Sandstone Care Group, said: “The aim of our dementia care workshop series is to equip family members and friends of people with dementia with effective strategies to enhance the quality of care and support for their loved ones. We understand that it can be incredibly challenging to care for individuals with dementia, and it is in our best interest to provide support and education to assist with caregiving in these circumstances.” The four-hour workshop covered various topics, including understanding the different types dementia, identifying triggers, and addressing concerns that impact the lives of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Now, due to its continued success, the workshop scheme is set to continue across Sandstone Care homes in 2025, giving more families the chance to access vital support. Fleetwood Hall Care Home Manager, Joanne Warren, said: “We are committed to fostering a supportive environment for our residents, and their family and friends. Dementia doesn’t just affect the individual, it can also be incredibly daunting and overwhelming for those close to them, particularly when a loved one starts showing signs of dementia. Through Sandstone’s dementia support workshops, we aim to empower caregivers with the knowledge and resources they need to enhance their loved ones’ care and give a helping hand to people when they need it most. If you are interested in learning more about how to care for people with dementia, I would encourage you to come along to the next session, which will be taking place at Longridge Hall Care Home.” Click here to secure your spot at the next free dementia care workshop, taking place on Wednesday 5 March 2025, at Longridge Hall Care Home: https://lnkd.in/eTtrbbWd Click here for more information about Fleetwood Hall Care Home: https://lnkd.in/evxTKAwy

We’re thrilled to announce that Tracey Hartley our incredible Registered Manager at Longridge Hall Care Home, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Great British Care Awards 2024! 🏆✨ Tracey is recognised in the highly competitive category of "The Care Home Registered Manager Award". A testament to her dedication and outstanding leadership in caring for our residents. Please join us in congratulating Tracey on this well-deserved honour! 🙌💙 #proud #greatbritishcareawards24 #sandstonefamily https://lnkd.in/e-PhQyP3

A Nurse’s Journey at Sandstone Care Celebrating personal growth, professional development, and the unwavering support that shaped a dedicated healthcare professional. At Sandstone Care, we pride ourselves on nurturing our staff and fostering an environment of growth and learning. We celebrate the incredible journey of one of our own, Olivia Yates – a care assistant who has successfully transitioned into the role of a registered nurse at Burscough Manor, overcoming challenges and blossoming into an impactful healthcare professional. From the moment Olivia first studied Health and Social Care, this dedicated professional knew her path was in healthcare. Reflecting on her early days, she recalls: “I knew I wanted to work within the healthcare sector after studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care at college. When my teacher mentioned nursing, it immediately resonated with me. It was a career that I could see myself pursuing, and that seed of inspiration grew from there.” Her initial experiences as a care assistant only fueled her desire to progress. Working alongside experienced nurses at Burscough Manor provided a glimpse into what her future could hold. Their dedication and passion inspired her to strive for more, motivating her to turn her aspirations into reality. As a care assistant at Sandstone Care, she was entrusted with providing essential personal care, supporting residents’ mental health and fostering a nurturing environment. Her responsibilities ranged from feeding and toileting to ensuring the residents’ overall wellbeing. The role was challenging but pivotal in shaping her journey. To read more about Olivia's story click here: https://lnkd.in/exzpinvX

🎉 Great News from Oak Springs Care Home 🎉 We’re excited to share that we’ve been awarded a GOOD rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)! 🌟 A massive thank you to our amazing team for their dedication and to our wonderful residents for making our home so special. This achievement showcases our commitment to delivering exceptional care every day! 💙 Read more about the report here: https://lnkd.in/eukErbUa #CQC #QualityCare #Proud #OakSpringsCareHome #SandstoneCareGroup

⭐ We’re looking for a Deputy Manage at The Oaks in Newtown⭐ We're looking for an experienced and dynamic senior care professional to join the management team at The Oaks in Newtown. Our care home in Newtown provides its residents and staff the opportunity to work in a high-quality, modern environment, where residents can relax, enjoy and call their own home. Applicants must be experienced care workers, with a relevant experience as a senior, unit lead or deputy manager. Click here to read the full job description and apply https://lnkd.in/etrqWpjC If you wish to discuss this role please email recruitment@sandstonecare.co.uk or call us on 01244 737200.

🎉 Exciting News! St Helens Hall Care Home has been awarded a GOOD rating by the Care Quality Commission! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of the hardworking team and grateful to our residents who make our community so special. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing top-quality care every day! 💚 Read more about our CQC rating here: https://lnkd.in/ete8NCSk #Pride #Determination #Diligence #Positivity #Empathy #Sandstonefamily #CQCGOOD #Teamwork #Dedication

🎉 Dorothy Looks Forward to Receiving Card from King Charles for her 100th Birthday 🎉 Longridge Hall Care Home is thrilled to celebrate a momentous occasion as one of its cherished resident, Dorothy Edmonson, turns 100 years old. Born on the 11th October 1924, Dorothy has spent her entire life in Longridge, witnessing its transformation over the decades and forming deep roots within the community. Dorothy met her husband, Bill, in Longridge, where they grew up on the same street. They married in 1950, a union that lasted a remarkable 59 years. Together, they raised two sons and created a legacy that now includes grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom live in the Longridge area. Dorothy’s childhood memories of Longridge include playing on the local “rec” and watching the steam trains pass to and from the quarry. At just 15 years old when World War II broke out, she vividly recalls the hardships of the war years, including sleeping in and ¾ bed in her mother’s bathroom, due to the housing and rental shortage. Known for her love of the outdoors, Dorothy enjoyed long walks around Longridge and cherished caravan holidays in the Yorkshire Dales with Bill. A talented seamstress, she often made dresses for local events and balls, particularly during her courtship with Bill. Even today, Dorothy continues to crochet and knit, proudly filling her wardrobe with homemade outfits. In addition to her talents as a clothes maker, Dorothy was also musically gifted, playing piano for local dance bands and later at the Derby Arms and Forester Arms in Longridge. She shared this passion with her school music teacher, Gurty Turner, who also taught Mary, one of Longridge Hall’s Care Practitioners. Dorothy and Mary now enjoy reminiscing about their shared experiences in Longridge over the years. Dorothy worked at the Smiths cloth factory on Berry Lane, in her late teens into her early twenties, and purchased her first home with Bill for just £1,600 in 1950. The house became the centre of their lives for 20 years as they raised their family. Today, Dorothy continues to embrace life with her signature energy and creativity. She enjoys spending time on her iPad, where she looks at family photos and searches for new crochet patterns. A popular resident at Longridge Hall, Dorothy is known for her warmth and kindness, loved by both residents and carers alike. The Longridge Hall Care Home community, along with Dorothy’s family, will come together to celebrate her 100th birthday in the care home’s pub, The Lodgers Arms. Dorothy is eagerly looking forward to this special celebration and to receiving her official birthday card from King Charles. Longridge Hall is honoured to celebrate Dorothy’s incredible life and looks forward to making her centenary birthday a memorable occasion. Happy Birthday Dorothy! For further information about Longridge Hall Care Home visit: https://lnkd.in/dpnGPfXm

⭐ Fleetwood Hall Needs You ⭐ We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Home Manager to lead the team at Fleetwood Hall Care Home. Our care home in Fleetwood provides its residents and staff the opportunity to work in a high-quality, modern environment, where residents can relax, enjoy and call their own home. Applicants must be experienced Home Managers, with a relevant management qualification and significant proven experience of successfully running care homes. As a Home Manager at Fleetwood Hall, your role will involve: - Taking the lead in ensuring that outstanding levels of care are provided to residents at all times - Ensuring at all times a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors - Full operational leadership - Recruitment, retention and training - Achieving high compliance and governance outcomes - Working to operational and financial KPIs Role requirements: - Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CQC Registered Home Manager in either a nursing home or residential setting for older adults/dementia care - Ability to work to financial KPIs - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of CQC requirements and all other relevant care home legislation - NVQ/QCF level 5 or higher - The successful candidate will assume full accountability for the operational performance of the Home and be expected to develop and maintain excellent working partnerships with the local authority, outside agencies and within the local community, with a view to consistently achieving excellent occupancy levels as a result. Applicants should ideally have previous experience of managing within dementia care settings, whilst at the same time being commercially aware, proactive individuals, with excellent administration skills. A proven ability to recruit, lead and effectively manage competent and motivated staff teams is also an essential requirement of this role. A highly competitive remuneration package awaits the successful candidate, performance-based incentives, a wide range of additional benefits and excellent career prospects with a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking, care-focused operator. Assistance with relocation costs can also be considered, where appropriate. For more information and applications, please email recruitment@sandstonecare.co.uk or call us on 01244 737200. #recruitment #care #carehomemanager #fleetwood

Sir Winston Churchill Makes a Mint for Charity at Local Care Group Ball Sandstone Care Group hosted a spectacular 1940s-themed “Victory Ball” on the 18th September at Chester Town Hall, in support of Help for Heroes, their chosen charity of the year. The event drew an overwhelming response from the local community, raising an impressive £10,676 on the night. This, combined with the £3,494 raised throughout 2024, means Sandstone Care Group has already surpassed its ambitious £10,000 fundraising target for the year. The Victory Ball was an evening was full of entertainment and laughter, including surprise guest impersonators Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine, Princess Elizabeth, as well as a lively appearance from the Chester Town crier. Guests enjoyed live music, dancing, and an exciting raffle and auction, made possible by generous donations from sponsors of the event. James Parkin, Director of Sandstone Care Group, expressed his joy at the event’s success, stating: “I am absolutely delighted with the incredible success of our charity ball, raising over £10,000 for Help for Heroes, our chosen charity of the year. The generosity and support from everyone who attended and sponsored the evening has been overwhelming, and we have made a significant contribution to Help for Heroes. It has been heartwarming to see our community come together for such a meaningful cause, and I’m truly proud of what we’ve achieved together.” Despite exceeding their £10,000 target, Sandstone Care Group is committed to continuing their fundraising efforts throughout the remainder of the year to further support the vital work that Help for Heroes provide veterans and their families in the UK. The organisation extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended, as well as the companies that sponsored the event and contributed prizes for the raffle and auction. To make a donation to Help for Heroes and support Sandstone Care Group’s fundraising: https://lnkd.in/e9Bvz_jk #helpforheroes #charity #chestertownhall

We’re Looking for an Experienced Clinical Area Manager This is a unique opportunity to join Sandstone Care Group, covering a portfolio of CQC rated ‘Good’ homes across Mid Wales, Shropshire, Cheshire & Merseyside. Applicants are required to be a Registered Nurse with an active PIN. - Full-time - Competitive Salary - This role will require travel and overnight stays Reporting to the Operations Director, you will work closely with the Home Managers of a group of Care and Nursing homes and taking on management responsibilities. You can expect to support with everything from training, improving care levels and recruitment and will be expected to lead by example in inspiring our staff teams to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. You will also be responsible for financial KPI’s for the portfolio by setting and managing budgets. This role provides support to Home Managers and there is an expectation that you will cover Manager vacancies and annual leave, meaning you will be required to travel and, at times, stay away from home. Job Purpose:   - To work closely with Care homes’ management teams to audit and ensure actions plans are completed in a timely manner, implement improvements and enhance quality standards - To support their region to achieve a “minimum” good CQC outcome in all homes, championing quality throughout - To develop and maintain an appropriate external network of relevant contacts, key customers and stakeholders aimed at promoting Sandstone homes and the wider group - To work closely with the Operations Director and the homes’ management teams to ensure the services are working within agreed financial budgets and achieving operational targets - To manage and/or support homes where there is a Manager’s absence due to a vacancy, leave or sickness - To support new Managers and Managers who are experiencing operational challenges - To deputise for the Operations Director as and when required Knowledge & Experience: - Proven experience of operating successfully at management level within care settings, preferably multi-site - Must demonstrate a caring ethos; being concerned for both residents and colleagues - Must have specialist experience and comprehensive legislative knowledge, technically and operationally, in respect of: the legislative framework and good practice guidance as it relates to CQC and other relevant bodies as applicable, i.e. Independent Safeguarding Authority, Disclosure and Barring - - Service and the Nursing and Midwifery Council etc - Specific area of expertise and qualification relative to role; e.g. Dementia - Champion, Moving and Handling Practitioner, Mental Capacity Assessor, LPA trained - Must be a Qualified Nurse with an active Pin Number We look forward to welcoming you to the Sandstone Care Group family. For applications and more role details, email us on recruitment@sandstonecare.co.uk or call us on 01244 737200 #recruitment #carehomes #clinicalareamanager