Night Care Team Leader

Care South; Wick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid by us

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Care South is seeking a dedicated night supervisor to oversee quality care delivery across our homes in Wick. You will lead night staff, ensure safety and supervision, and support your team with guidance throughout shifts.

You will be competent in medication administration and engage with external medical professionals and families to maintain high standards aligned with Care South values. A caring, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Competent in medication administration.
• Experience leading a care team and delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage delivery of quality care to residents.
• Manage the safety and supervision of night staff.
• Ensure your team are supported with guidance throughout their shift.
• Administration of medication to residents.
• Liaising with external medical professionals and residents' families.
• Ensure care is delivered to the highest standards in line with Care South values.

Skills

Night shift leadership

Team leadership

Medication administration

Liaising with professionals

Quality standards

Education

NVQ3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

• Plan and manage delivery of quality care to our residents
• Managing the safety and supervision of night staff
• 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 Care South values.

Make a Real Difference Every Day Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our 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. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our 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 we do!

Why You'll Love Working with Us

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.

Are you a natural leader within a caring profession?

We're looking for someone who can make a positive impact on the lives of our residents & be able to inspire and nurture a team to be at their best every day. You'll have completed an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be fully competent in medication administration.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.

Our 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 us.
• 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.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us? If you're kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.