Care Team Leader - Nights

Runwood Homes; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Team Leader for the night shift at Ivy Court. This role involves leading a team to provide high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring residents feel safe and respected. The ideal candidate will have a background in dementia care and demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, including paid holidays, training support, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Support towards NVQ Level 1 and 2

Opportunities for internal career progression

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Dynamic Care Team Leader with experience in delivering exceptional care.
• Competent in leading teams and building strong relationships.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide high-quality care to residents.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and ensure high care standards.
• Handle medication and perform medication audits.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Dementia care

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader - Nights

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Care Team Leader - Nights

Care Home: Ivy Court

Hours per week: 24 / 2x 12 hour shifts / Includes alternative weekends

Salary: 13.60 an hour

About the role:

As a Care Team Leader at Runwood Homes, you'll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role.

Our Care Team Leaders also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are seeking a dynamic Care Team Leader who excels in person-centred care planning, possesses expertise in dementia care, and has experience of leading teams to deliver exceptional care. The ideal Care Team Leader will exude a positive energy, be competent in building strong relationships, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills.

Holding an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.