Care Lead - Nights

Thornfield Care Home; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Thornfield Care Home in Seaton is seeking a Team Leader to oversee day-to-day care delivery, lead shifts and supervise staff within a welcoming coastal home. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with regulatory standards and company policies.

You will coordinate care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management, acting as a role model to promote respectful, compassionate practice.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Coordinate care delivery and oversee documentation, planning and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff support

Care delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Thornfield Care Home is situated on the outskirts of the lovely seaside town of Seaton which is located on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Thornfield Care Home is registered for 52 residents. Team Leader Contract £15.79 per hour Contracted to 48 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

As Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day to day leadership and delivery of care within the home, ensuring residents receive safe, high quality and person centred support at all times. Working alongside the nursing and management team, you will help maintain standards, support compliance and ensure best practice is consistently followed. You will lead shifts, supervise and support care staff, and take responsibility for the coordination of care delivery. This includes overseeing care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management, ensuring all practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.

You will act as a role model within the team, promoting positive working practices, supporting staff development and ensuring a culture of respect, dignity and accountability. You will also contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement, helping to maintain a well run and high performing service. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Medication administration training with competency
• Experience leading or supporting a care team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Thornfield Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

• Trust
• Respect
• Passion
• Kindness
• Inclusivity

are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

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