Night Care Leader

OSJCT Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hols)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

OSJCT Group is seeking a Night Care Leader in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire. You will head a small night-time care team, ensuring resident safety and the integrity of care plans and records.

This role requires guiding staff, maintaining calm leadership, and delivering compassionate, professional care in a welcoming home environment. You will join a not-for-profit provider committed to residents' wellbeing, with training and development opportunities and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Willingness to study for NVQ Level 3
• Experience leading a care team
• Strong communication and mentoring skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers to deliver care
• Maintain wakeful watch on residents' safety during night shifts
• Ensure care plans are reviewed and records updated
• Manage time for self and team to support residents' wellbeing

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Diploma

NVQ Level 2

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Night Care Leader

Location: Wing View Care Centre , Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY

Pay rate: £14.96

Contracted hours: 24 hours

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.

Conveniently positioned on the south-west side of the village, close to all the local amenities, Wing View is in a peaceful neighbourhood. And with Leighton Buzzard just three miles to the east and Aylesbury five miles away, it’s ideally situated for residents to make the most of life in Buckinghamshire. Residents will live their lives in welcoming, relaxing surroundings, cared for by a dedicated team who will support them according to their own needs.

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing

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.