Night Care Leader

The Meadows; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization seeks an experienced carer to lead a team at The Meadows Care Home in South Oxfordshire. In this role, you'll focus on the safety and wellbeing of residents, manage care plans, and work in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and show a commitment to development and compassionate care. Join a dedicated team that values care and creates lasting memories for residents.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team.
• Eager to progress into roles with greater responsibility.
• Committed to training and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of residents and the home.
• Review care plans regularly and maintain accurate records.
• Manage time and team effectively to support residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 with willingness to study for Level 3

Job description

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Location: The Meadows Care Home, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £16.55 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted Hours: Bank

Shift Pattern: 7:00pm- 7:15am

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. Your professionalism, kindness, and compassion will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our residents and the home. You’ll review care plans regularly, maintain accurate records, and manage your time and your team’s effectively to support residents’ wellbeing. Some shifts may be challenging, but you’ll also share laughs, have fun, and create lasting memories with our residents.

By joining us, you’ll become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside passionate team members dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness in our homes.

Situated in a quiet residential street near Didcot town centre, The Meadows offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia, and nursing care for up to 68 residents in a welcoming environment.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust has been providing care for nearly 1 year and is the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all profits into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards for successful recommendations
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or NVQ Level 2 with willingness to study for Level 3. You should have experience leading a care team, be eager to progress into roles with greater responsibility, and be committed to training and development.

You’ll be a positive role model with excellent communication skills, able to motivate your team to deliver the best care for our residents.