Care Team Leader - Nights

Belong; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Rotas & scheduling

Reward programme

Job summary

Belong is seeking a Care Team Leader in Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will lead a team of dedicated support workers, oversee medication administration for the household and maintain accurate care plans. The role offers a nights shift pattern (10pm-8am) with a 38-hour week and a competitive hourly rate.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Care (or working toward) and experience in dementia care settings, with a strong focus on person-centred care and team development.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching responsibilities for a team of support workers.
• Experience or progression toward NVQ level 3 in Care is expected.
• Strong commitment to person-centred care and safe medication practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, coaching and development to a team of support workers.
• Oversee medication responsibilities within the household and ensure accurate records and up-to-date care plans.
• Plan time and coordinate the team to meet individual needs while maintaining high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Education

NVQ level 3 in Care

Job description

Important Information:

Please note that Belong does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

All applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and full employment background check.

Care Team Leader

Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Pay Rate: £15.45 per hour (minimum)

Shifts: Nights- 10pm-8am

Hours: 38

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for bank holidays


• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling


• Reward & recognition programme!


• Finicial assistance – Early Pay, Death in Service, paid Blue Light Card, Colleague referral and subsidised Bistro


• Full support induction an ongoing learning opportunity.


• Opportunity to grow and develop within a values-led, innovative care provider.


• Counselling and legal support through our enhanced EAP scheme

About us

At Belong, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of a warm, and supportive residential setting . Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.

We live and work by our values and we are looking for people who share those values. So, if you feel that you are:

Stronger together, working as part of a supportive and inclusive team.

Want to be your best and provide the best care and support.

Have respect for everyone!

Believe in a better tomorrow where we continually grow and learn.

And Care from the Heart

Come and join us!

Who we care for

Our customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and have varied interests and needs. Some might love listening to music and spending time with friends, others might be keen readers or gardeners.

The bond that unites all our clients is that your support with daily routines and encouragement to remain as independent as helps maintain a healthy and happy life in the later years.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

As a Team Leader at Belong you will be responsible for providing professional leadership, coaching and development to a team of dedicated support workers. As well as being responsible for the medication on the household, ensuring accurate records are kept and that customers plans are up to date. Through demonstrable experience you will have awareness that sometimes you may face challenges and as a result you will excellent at planning both your time and team whilst remaining supportive to peoples individual needs.

This is an fantastic role for someone who really cares about health and well being in the peoples later years. The right person with be an exceptional role model and will have an NVQ level 3 in Care (or be working toward); experience in a dementia care setting is preferred_