Care Team Leader (Nights - Fixed Term)

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Night Care Team Leader to provide exceptional support to residents within a care home. This pivotal role involves leading a team to ensure residents' needs are met and coordinating care services effectively. The position requires working 42 hours on a rota that includes weekends. Candidates must have supervisory experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a care environment is essential.
• Must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience working with older people with dementia is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage team allocations and ensure high standards of care.
• Support residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Liaise with external agencies and home managers.

Skills

Supervision

Care delivery

Communication

Team management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night Care Team Leader to join our Care team. The role of Care Team Leader is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Night Care Team Leader will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is working an average of 42 hours per week on 12 hour shifts from 8pm to 8am including some weekends. You will work 4 shifts in week one and 3 shifts in week 2. This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Induction will take place on day shifts initially before commencing night duties.

What you will be doing:

Acting as team leader, you will play a key role in making sure all residents are supported to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. To ensure a seamless provision of care, you will manage your team and also act as part of the care team on shift, helping with everything from personal care to administering medicine. Your senior duties will include (but are not limited to):

Organising staff allocations and breaks
Arranging cover for absences
Liaising with home managers
Dealing with external agencies or visiting professionals (GP etc.)

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (minimum)
Experience working with older people with dementia
Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents’ needs
Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)