Care Team Leader - Nights

Children's Hospice South West; Amersham; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.25 per hour

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Career development & funded trainingup

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Night Care Team Leader at The Croft Care Home in Amersham. You will lead a night shift team, deliver person-centered care, oversee medication, and support residents to maintain independence and wellbeing.

With 2+ years in social care and a QCF Level 2 (or above), you will motivate staff, collaborate with families and healthcare professionals, and help create a safe, welcoming home for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 qualification or above

Responsibilities

• Lead by example providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and record-keeping
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Night shift experience

Social care experience

Education

QCF Level 2 or above

Job description

Job summary

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Night Care Team Leader at The Croft Care Home, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team. What we offer: £15.25 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay

• £15.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 (or above)
• This position is working 42 hours per week, to include working alternate weekends
• Please note this is a night shift position, working 20:00pm - 8am

• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Join the Agincare family as a Night Care Team Leader at The Croft Care Home. This role allows you to truly make a difference and support others to thrive. Your leadership, compassion, and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team. Working at night, your primary responsibilities will include providing high-quality care and companionship, encouraging independence, and planning meaningful activities. You will support residents with personal care, oversee medication administration, and work closely with families and healthcare professionals. Agincare offers £15.25 per hour, a refer a friend scheme, ongoing career development, and various other benefits. The position is 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends, and requires at least two years of experience in social care and a QCF Level 2 qualification or above.

About us

Agincare has been proudly supporting communities in the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is one of the leading family-owned care providers, offering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All their adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services by Ofsted. A night care team leader can expect a supportive environment to develop professionally and deliver excellent care.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step?

Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive?

Join the Agincare family as a Night Care Team Leader at The Croft Care Home, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team.

• £15.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 (or above)
• This position is working 42 hours per week, to include working alternate weekends
• Please note this is a night shift position, working 20:00pm - 8am

• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management

In this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, At least 2 years experience in social care, QCF Level 2 (or above)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Amersham

HP6 6EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)