Night Care Leader

Avonbourne Care Centre; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Australia is seeking a Night Care Leader to oversee a team of carers. The role involves maintaining resident safety, reviewing care plans, and delivering compassionate support. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or be willing to study for it. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, a company pension, training opportunities, and other employee perks. Join a team dedicated to providing quality care in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• You have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or NVQ Level 2 with intent to study Level 3.
• Prior experience in leading a care team is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a supportive leadership style are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers ensuring quality care and safety for residents.
• Review care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Support team wellbeing and manage time effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Team Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 (willing to study for Level 3)

Job description

Night Care Leader

Location: Sailsbury, Old Sarum, Bourne House

Pay rate: £16.07

Contracted hours: 0 Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level?

Do you prefer to work nights?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Located in the historic Old Sarum, just north of Salisbury, Avon Court and Bourne House make up Avonbourne Care Centre. Each offers an elegant environment with compassionate, individualised care in welcoming, relaxing, and homely households. The Avonbourne team provides tailored support for residents dependent on their own requirements, from a little extra help with some day to day tasks on our residential households, through to more specialist support with nursing and dementia needs.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You’ll also be experienced in leading a team to deliver care, be keen to progress to a role with greater levels of responsibility and be willing to undertake relevant training to support your career development in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.