Night Shift Coordinator — Lead Care & Safeguard

Bloomcare Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS.

28 days annual leave.

Meals provided whilst on shift.

Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Uniform provided.

Free on-site parking.

Employee discounts.

NVQ training opportunities.

Career development within Bloomcare.

Job summary

Bloomcare is seeking a Night Shift Coordinator for Lighthouse Care in Manchester to support adults with complex mental health needs. You will coordinate night shifts, guide colleagues, and ensure care plans are followed, while safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires prior Health & Social Care experience and NVQ Level 2 (NVQ Level 3 desirable). 12-hour night shifts run 8:00pm–8:00am, with a competitive rate of £13.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience in Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting adults with mental health or complex support needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate colleagues during a shift.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the smooth running of the service throughout the night.
• Provide guidance, support and encouragement to colleagues on shift.
• Ensure care plans and risk management plans are followed.
• Support with key working responsibilities and delivery of person-centred support.
• Safely administer and record medication in line with care plans and procedures.
• Monitor care standards and ensure records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Complete effective handovers and communicate important information to the wider team.
• Respond calmly to incidents, concerns or changes in needs.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and best practice at all times.
• Support people to maintain independence, wellbeing and recovery goals.
• Encourage engagement with recovery programmes and meaningful activities.
• Escalate concerns to the General Manager or on-call manager.
• Help create a positive, respectful environment for colleagues and people we support.

Skills

Health & Social Care

Mental health

Complex support needs

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Job description

Bloomcare is seeking a Night Shift Coordinator for Lighthouse Care in Manchester to support adults with complex mental health needs. You will coordinate night shifts, guide colleagues, and ensure care plans are followed, while safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires prior Health & Social Care experience and NVQ Level 2 (NVQ Level 3 desirable). 12-hour night shifts run 8:00pm–8:00am, with a competitive rate of £13.75 per hour.