Night Care Home Lead — Clinical & Team Leadership

Barchester Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Night Community Lead to oversee care delivery in our residential homes. You will lead a night shift team, ensure safe, person-centred care, and support medication administration and care planning.

The role focuses on preserving resident comfort, coordinating with health professionals, and maintaining a supportive, trusted home environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Senior-level care experience.
• Experience supervising Care Assistants and Senior Carers.
• Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Willingness to undertake the assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and Senior Carers on shift.
• Train, supervise and delegate duties during the night.
• Assist with medication administration and ordering.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident families.
• Record observations and perform simple wound dressing as needed.

Skills

Senior-level care experience

Supervised others

Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in H&N

Willingness for assessor qualification

Education

Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Night Community Lead to oversee care delivery in our residential homes. You will lead a night shift team, ensure safe, person-centred care, and support medication administration and care planning.

The role focuses on preserving resident comfort, coordinating with health professionals, and maintaining a supportive, trusted home environment for residents and families.