Night Shift Care Team Leader

Care Uk; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Career development

Discounts

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, manage residents' care plans, and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals. You will administer medications, perform risk assessments, and support staff to provide compassionate, high-quality care, while helping to develop services within the team.

The role emphasizes leadership, organisation, and a hands-on approach to improve residents' daily lives and independence.

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 and ensuring smooth handovers.
• Case managing residents and liaising with families and healthcare professionals to create and implement care plans.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Carrying out risk assessments to maintain residents' safety.
• Working with care assistants to support residents with daily needs and promote independence.
• Collaborating with leadership to develop services and improve care quality.

Skills

Leadership

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Delegation

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, manage residents' care plans, and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals. You will administer medications, perform risk assessments, and support staff to provide compassionate, high-quality care, while helping to develop services within the team.

The role emphasizes leadership, organisation, and a hands-on approach to improve residents' daily lives and independence.