Night Care Team Leader

Abbeyfield; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Night Care Team Leader to oversee care for elderly residents in a beautiful, purpose-built setting. This vital role involves monitoring health and social needs, preparing and reviewing personal care plans, and leading a dedicated team during night shifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in care assistance, strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including competitive pay, generous leave, and opportunities for career development. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and their families.

Benefits

Competitive pay, benchmarked annually

Generous paid leave

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant with a Level 3 qualification or commitment to obtain one.
• Demonstrated organization and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, care, and social needs of residents and implement care plans.
• Supervise and support team members, ensuring quality care.

Skills

Care Assistance

Staff Management

Care Plan Writing

Medication Administration

Emergency Response

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose-built home that provides an exclusive setting and high-quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents.

The Role:

This role is for 36 hours per week of contracted night shifts from 20:00 - 08:00, including shifts every other weekend.

Our Night Care Team Leader's sit at the heart of what we do. As the recognised leader on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility for regular monitoring of the health, care and social needs of our residents, plus the preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.

You'll supervise, support, coach and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in residents' care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensure residents' needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.

As the Night Care Team Leader on shift, you will keep a cool head and take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

Starting hourly rate of pay: £14.34-£14.80.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave.
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants.

About You:

• You must be an experienced Care Assistant, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be committed to working towards this.
• As a leader of a team, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled in writing and updating Care Plans.
• You must also be competent in the administration of medication.
• Above all else, you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.