Night Care Team Leader - Lead & Support Residents

Care UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream – access your wages at any‑

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and approved/appren

Hundreds of discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK in Southampton is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader to supervise shifts, case-manage residents and work with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver the best care plans.

You will administer and record medications, carry out risk assessments and collaborate with care assistants to promote activity and independence, while aligning with the leadership team to develop services. We foster a warm, inclusive and professional culture where caring and teamwork shine.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes.
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Carrying out risk assessments.
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible.
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

IT literate

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK in Southampton is seeking a proactive Care Team Leader to supervise shifts, case-manage residents and work with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver the best care plans.

You will administer and record medications, carry out risk assessments and collaborate with care assistants to promote activity and independence, while aligning with the leadership team to develop services. We foster a warm, inclusive and professional culture where caring and teamwork shine.