Care Team Leader - Nights

Anchor; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Night Duty Lead to oversee care teams in a dementia-focused residential setting. You will supervise Care Assistants on the 8pm–8am nights, promote dignity and wellbeing, and ensure strict adherence to care plans.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to person-centred practice. You will monitor wellbeing, manage records, and support induction and ongoing staff development while ensuring safety and CQC compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience leading a care team in residential, nursing, or dementia care.
• Good understanding of dementia and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support Care Assistants on each night shift.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care per care plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and regulations.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, mobility and daily living activities.
• Maintain care records and complete required documentation.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate across staff teams.
• Promote a safe, positive environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Assist with induction, training and ongoing development.
• Respond to emergencies, safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Support compliance with CQC standards and infection prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organisation

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

24 hours per week - 2 night per week

8 pm - 8 am - 2 on and 5 off shift pattern

Job Purpose:

To lead and support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents living with dementia. To ensure residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met whilst promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and a safe homely environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support Care Assistants during each shift.
• Ensure residents receive compassionate, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition.
• Administer or oversee medication in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support residents with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete all required documentation.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure effective communication between staff teams.
• Promote a positive, safe, and supportive environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assist with staff induction, training and ongoing development.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Support compliance with CQC standards, health and safety requirements, and infection prevention procedures.

Person Specification:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Previous experience working within a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.
• Experienceleading a team.
• Good understanding of dementia care and person-centred practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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