Care Lead - Nights

Amicacare; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eyecare vouchers for VDU roles

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Early access wage scheme

Refer a friend bonus £200

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Amica Care is recruiting for a Care Lead (Nights) to join our friendly team in Exmouth. This 36-hour role includes weekend availability.

You will supervise a team of Care Assistants, support in medication administration and care plans, and deliver person-centred care while upholding our values and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role with elderly care knowledge.
• Experience in the administration of medications.
• Ability to promote staff values, communicate effectively and encourage teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the management team.
• Look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care.
• Support in medication administration and care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medication administration

Education

NVQ 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Do you have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent?

Are you a passionate Care Lead looking for your next challenge?

If the answers are YES, then we have the perfect role for you!

Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a Care Lead (Nights) to join the lovely team, for 36 hours, including weekend availability.

Day to Day:

• As a Care Lead, you will look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person centred care and support.
• Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the management team.
• You can expect to support in areas such as medication and care plans.

Requirements:

• You should have an NVQ 3 or an advanced diploma in Health & Social Care to join us.
• We will need you to have had previous experience working at this level (in a leadership/ supervisory role) previously and have specific knowledge in caring for the elderly.
• Experience in the administration of medications.
• As with all our staff we expect you to work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being aneffective communicator, passionateabout your work,encouraging team working and having a positive attitude.
• As a Care Lead, you will be a senior member of the team and will be expected to act as a role model and always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents.

Why join Amica Care?

At Amica, you'll find a caring, inclusive culture where people genuinely matter. As a charity, we are values-led and focused on making a meaningful difference, while also being committed to playing our part in protecting the environment. We offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference every day
• Eyecare vouchers for VDU roles
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free, confidential support for you and your family (wellbeing, counselling, legal advice).
• Early access wage scheme for financial flexibility.
• A refer a friend bonus of £200.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

The closing date for this vacancy is 8 October 2026.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.