Night Care Leader

The Lakes Care Centre; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card / My Rewards

Job summary

The Lakes Care Centre is seeking a Night Care Leader in South Cerney for night shifts (8:00pm–8:00am). You will lead a small team of carers, oversee wakeful supervision, ensure care plans are reviewed, and maintain accurate records to support residents’ wellbeing.

NVQ Level 3 progression is encouraged; previous leadership in a care home is preferred. You’ll join a compassionate, resident-centered team in a not-for-profit environment with weekend enhancements available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or working toward it.
• Experience in leading a care team to deliver quality care.
• Willingness to study for NVQ Level 3 to support career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers and maintain wakeful watch on residents' safety.
• Ensure care plans are reviewed and records are accurate.
• Manage time for self and team to support residents' wellbeing.
• Foster a positive, compassionate care environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Staff motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Night Care Leader

Night Care Leader

Location: South Cerney, GL7 5TL

Pay Rate: £16.51 per hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted Hours: 0 Hours

Shift Pattern: 8:00pm - 8:00am

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.

The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, 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 £ 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.