Night Care Team Leader: Dementia Care Excellence

Runwood Homes; Eight Ash Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader for night shifts to oversee a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of person-centred care for residents. You will be responsible for planning and delivering compassionate care, managing medication, and keeping accurate records, while supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of dementia care approaches and activities.
• Ability to lead and develop care teams to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Plan and provide safe, respectful care and accurate records; manage medication where required.
• Support Home/Deputy Manager and ensure medication audits and regulatory standards are met.

Skills

People management

Dementia care

Care planning

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Runwood Homes is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader for night shifts to oversee a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of person-centred care for residents. You will be responsible for planning and delivering compassionate care, managing medication, and keeping accurate records, while supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding residents.