Dementia Care Team Lead - Nights, 36h/week

Anchor; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Ipswich is seeking an experienced care supervisor to lead the night shift team in delivering dementia care. You will oversee Care Assistants, model best practice and ensure medication and documentation are handled safely.

You will develop person-centred care plans, monitor residents' wellbeing, coordinate with health professionals, and support new staff through induction while maintaining safeguarding and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in care home settings, especially with dementia.
• Medication administration experience and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Care Assistants during shifts to ensure high-standard care.
• Act as role model, provide guidance, and mentor the care team.
• Administer medication safely following policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and report concerns to seniors/healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Care planning

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

Anchor Ipswich is seeking an experienced care supervisor to lead the night shift team in delivering dementia care. You will oversee Care Assistants, model best practice and ensure medication and documentation are handled safely.

You will develop person-centred care plans, monitor residents' wellbeing, coordinate with health professionals, and support new staff through induction while maintaining safeguarding and infection-control standards.