Care Team Leader – Nights

Athona Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional support

Overseas support for UK candidates

Onboarding help

Career guidance

Support beyond placement

Job summary

Athona Limited in Chorley, Lancashire, invites applications for a Care Team Leader (Nights) at a luxury care home delivering high-quality dementia and elderly care. You will lead the night shift, conduct handovers, document care and medications, manage rotas, mentor junior staff and maintain strong relationships with residents and families.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, extensive dementia experience, proven leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in dementia and elderly care settings.
• Proven experience in leading care teams and managing night shifts.
• Strong understanding of medication management and care documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the night shift team, ensuring quality care delivery.
• Conduct handovers and document care and medications accurately.
• Provide supervision and training to senior carers and assistants.
• Manage night rotas to maintain staffing and skill mix.
• Monitor care delivery and guide staff as needed.
• Be the first contact for staff and management during the night shift.
• Ensure safe medication management and adherence to care plans.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Communicate effectively with day team regarding care needs.
• Promote person-centred care and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Care Team Leader (Nights) to join a luxury care home in Chorley, Lancashire, providing high-quality care and leadership to the night team.

Salary: £31,362

Position: Care Team Leader- Nights

Hours: Full Time – 8pm to 8am on a two-week rolling rota

Setting: Luxury Care Home – Dementia/Elderly care

Location: Chorley, PR7

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the night shift team, ensuring quality care delivery.
• Conducting handovers and ensuring proper documentation of care and medications.
• Providing support, supervision, and training to senior carers and assistants.
• Managing night rotas to ensure full staffing and skill mix.
• Monitoring and observing care provided, offering guidance when needed.
• Being the first point of contact for staff and management during the night shift.
• Ensuring safe medication management and adherence to care plans.
• Building strong relationships with residents and their families.
• Ensuring effective communication with the day team regarding care needs.
• Promoting person-centred care and adhering to company policies and procedures.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in dementia and elderly care settings.
• Proven experience in managing and leading care teams.
• Strong understanding of medication management and care documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor staff

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.