Care Team Leader - Nights

Fairfield Enriched Living; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Residential Home in Oxford is seeking a Care Team Leader (Nights) to lead and support the care team during night shifts. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to residents in a charitable, non-profit setting.

The successful candidate will have strong medication management experience, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), and a compassionate, detail-oriented approach to supporting older people. Closing date is 5 October 2026; early applications advised.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in medication management.
• Experience working within a care environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of care.
• A positive and compassionate approach to supporting older people.

Skills

Medication management

Care environment experience

Attention to detail

Compassionate approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader - Nights

Location: Oxford

Salary: £40,675 per annum

Hours: 41.25 over a two-week rota

Closing date: Monday 5th October

Fairfield Residential Home is a registered charity running a purpose-built care home for older people in North Oxford. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are proud to put our residents and their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to create an exceptionally happy home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling later life. We believe that a well-supported, happy and highly motivated team is essential to making this vision a reality.

We are currently seeking a Care Team Leader (Nights) to join our dedicated Care Team.

The ideal candidate will have a warm, kind and positive approach when working with both residents and colleagues. They will have a strong commitment to delivering excellent care, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead and support the team effectively.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience in medication management
• A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience working within a care environment
• A positive and compassionate approach to supporting older people
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of care

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026, but early application is advised as we reserve the right to close applications and appoint before this date for the right candidate