Night Care Leader

Wellford Gardens; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Wellford Gardens, a luxury care home in Wheatley, is seeking an experienced Night Care Leader. You will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, and maintaining care plans.

As a not-for-profit provider, we offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including 28 days holiday and a company pension. Join our caring team and make a difference in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 Diploma or willing to study for it.
• Experienced in leading a care team.
• Excellent communication skills and positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers and ensure safety.
• Review care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Support the wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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. Join the team at Wellford Gardens. Our luxury care home in Wheatley offers all-inclusive care in elegant surroundings, combining exceptional hospitality, dedicated care, and innovative technology. Conveniently located with easy access from Oxford, nearby villages, and surrounding areas.

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.

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