Night Care Team Leader - Dementia Care Specialist

Runwood Homes; Basildon; Remote; 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

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader to oversee a team of Care Assistants and deliver high-quality person-centred care across our homes. You’ll support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, ensure meticulous medication handling and audits, and foster an environment where residents feel safe, respected and independent.

The ideal candidate will have dementia care expertise, strong organisational skills, and a positive, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning and dementia care.
• Experience in leading teams to deliver exceptional care.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain high care standards.
• Plan and provide high-quality care so residents feel safe, respected and independent.
• Support Home Manager and Deputy Manager; manage medication and oversee medication audits.

Skills

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Runwood Homes is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader to oversee a team of Care Assistants and deliver high-quality person-centred care across our homes. You’ll support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, ensure meticulous medication handling and audits, and foster an environment where residents feel safe, respected and independent.

The ideal candidate will have dementia care expertise, strong organisational skills, and a positive, compassionate approach.