Care Team Leader - Nights

Abbeyfield Living Society; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instant pay access

Virtual GP appointments

Medicash healthcare & dental

31 days paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Manchester is seeking a Care Team Leader (Senior Care Assistant) to oversee night shifts at Downing House. You’ll monitor residents’ health and care needs, implement and review care plans, and administer medications alongside a supportive team.

The role requires Level 3 Health and Social Care (or working towards it), strong organisational and staff-management skills, and a compassionate, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experienced carer with Level 3 or working towards this qualification.
• Knowledge of care plans and medication administration.
• Strong organisational and staff management skills; capable of updating care plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health, care and social needs on shift.
• Prepare, implement and review personal care plans, including medication administration.
• Supervise, coach and develop other team members; liaise with residents and care partners.

Skills

Staff management

Care planning

Medication administration

Organisational skills

Compassionate care

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Role: Care Team Leader (Senior Care Assistant) - Nights
Location: Downing House, Withington, Manchester. M20 4PP
Pay: £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h
Hours: 24.5 hours
Shifts: 2 x 7:45pm - 8am shifts. Including alternative weekends

The Role of Care Team Leader - Nights

• Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. As the recognised Senior Carer on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility for regular monitoring of the health, care and social needs of our residents.
• Preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.
• You'll supervise, support coach and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in resident's care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensure residents' needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.
• As the Senior Carer on that shift, you will take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

About You

• You must be an experienced Carer, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be committed to working towards this.
• As a Care Team Leader, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled in writing and updating Care Plans, and competent in the administration of Medication.
• Most of all, you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.