Night Care Team Leader

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care organization in Dorchester is seeking a Night Care Team Leader to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care to residents. You will be responsible for planning and managing care delivery, providing support to your team, and ensuring the highest standards of care are met. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a rewarding career in the care sector.

Benefits

Paid induction and training

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Completed NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Fully competent in medication administration.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage delivery of quality care to residents.
• Ensure team support and guidance throughout shifts.
• Administer medication to residents.
• Liaise with medical professionals and families.
• Deliver care to the highest standards.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Join a Caring Community at a Residential Home!

Role: Night Care Team Leader

Location: Dorchester (DT1 2NJ)

Pay: £15.35 per hour

Hours: Full Time

Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 20:00 (including alternate weekends)

Are you a natural leader within the caring profession?

Our client is looking for someone who can make a positive impact on the lives of their residents and be able to inspire and nurture your team to be at their best every day.

You’ll have completed an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be fully competent in medication administration.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Plan and manage delivery of quality care to residents alongside a team of Senior Care and Care Assistants.
• Ensure your team are supported and have guidance throughout their shift.
• Administration of medication to residents.
• Liaising with external medical professionals and resident's families.
• Ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards in line with company values.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at this organisation is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our client’s residents. They all share and work hard to uphold their HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, they consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our client’s care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Their fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of their residents.

No two residents are the same and they love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows them to tailor their activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything they do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Our Client

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

Our client really values all their staff, whatever the role. They offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. They celebrate all their staff every year through their annual awards programme.

As a not‑for‑profit charity, their focus isn't on owners or shareholders, it's very firmly on those in their care and those that care for them. They are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all their amazing people within their team.

Their current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by them.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know:

• You must be 18 years or older.
• They are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Our Client?

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, they'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.