Night Care Leader

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; Bicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Night Care Leader at Langford View, Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will lead a small team of carers, oversee wakeful night-time checks, ensure care plans are reviewed, and maintain accurate records to support residents’ wellbeing and safety throughout the night.

You’ll work 36 hours per week, 7:00pm–7:00am with occasional weekend work. NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and previous leadership experience are valued, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or NVQ Level 2 with willingness to study NVQ3.
• Experience leading a care team and delivering, or supporting delivery of, resident care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers to provide wakeful night-time care and safety.
• Ensure care plans are reviewed regularly and records are accurate.
• Manage time and resources to support residents’ wellbeing during night shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Care experience

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Night Care Leader

Night Care Team Leader

Location: Langford View, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £17.40 Per Hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted Hours: 36 Hours per week

Shift Pattern: 7:00pm - 7:00am Monday-Friday (Working Alternate Weekends)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level?

Do you prefer to work nights?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

At Langford View we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You’ll also be experienced in leading a team to deliver care, be keen to progress to a role with greater levels of responsibility and be willing to undertake relevant training to support your career development in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Care Leader within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.