Night Care Team Lead (3-on/3-off) — Lead & Care Plans

Care UK; Heanor; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream wages access

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee night-shift care delivery and lead a small team in a residential setting. You will case-manage residents, liaise with families and health professionals, and ensure safe, person-centred care plans.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, administering medications as trained, carrying out risk assessments, and working with leadership to develop services while maintaining a compassionate, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervising others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• IT literate and able to allocate and delegate work.
• Experience or willingness to train on administering medication.
• Natural ability to enhance residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts on a 3 on, 3 off rolling rota.
• Night shifts from 20:00 to 08:00.
• Case managing residents and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.
• Administer and record medication and carry out risk assessments.
• Work with care assistants to support residents to stay active and independent.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services and ensure high-quality care.
• Provide a fun, inclusive and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Care planning

IT literate

Delegation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee night-shift care delivery and lead a small team in a residential setting. You will case-manage residents, liaise with families and health professionals, and ensure safe, person-centred care plans.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, administering medications as trained, carrying out risk assessments, and working with leadership to develop services while maintaining a compassionate, professional environment.