Night Team Leader

Sussex Housing and Care; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care organization in Haywards Heath is seeking a Night Care Assistant to provide person-centred care and support to residents. Responsibilities include leading the care team during night shifts and ensuring safety and dignity for all residents. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the care sector and NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including a £500 starter bonus.

Benefits

£500 starter bonus

Free uniform

Free parking

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in the care sector.
• Experience of writing, reviewing and recording of care plans.
• Commitment to undertake relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents.
• Support Deputy and Home Manager; lead care team.
• Act as a role model and set standards for staff.

Skills

Experience in caring environment

Ability to lead and supervise

Ability to motivate and inspire

Knowledge of care legislation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• £500 NEW STARTER BONUS

Let your brilliance shine with Sussex Housing & Care.

We have exciting opportunities. Perhaps you’re looking for work, or have spent recent months reflecting on your life goals?

If you’re looking for job satisfaction, to be part of a friendly and supportive team, and to brighten people’s lives, look no further, though please note that due to the responsibilities of the role previous experience is essential. We will provide training and support you from the very beginning. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hours, benefits and bonus schemes.

Our values:

• Share our values
• Put residents at the heart of everything you do
• Care about what you do and the impact you have
• Treat everyone with fairness, dignity, kindness and respect
• Make a difference together as one team

#CareWithUs. We are a Real Living Wage employer and we care about our people.

Role responsibilities

Your role will include providing person‑centred care and support to our residents including personal care and assistance at meal times.

Additionally to Night Care Assistant duties your role will include:

• Supporting and assisting Deputy and Home Manager by providing leadership to the care team
• Acting as the senior person on duty at night in the absence of the Deputy Manager and informing the Home Manager of any problems or concerns in relation to the Home
• Acting as a role model and setting the standard for staff of person‑centred care
• Providing support to night care staff and acting as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity
• Delegating tasks fairly to all team members and assisting them to complete them in a timely manner
• Acting within the care team and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to supervise, support and assist in the induction and training of the care staff

Candidate requirements

• Experience of providing support to people in a caring environment and understanding the needs of older people
• Minimum two years’ experience in the care sector
• Experience of writing, reviewing and recording of care plans
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or an agreement to undertake relevant qualification
• Ability to motivate and inspire confidence and enthusiasm in residents and staff
• Ability to provide coaching & guidance to care staff
• Ability to lead and supervise
• Ability to prioritise own workload and the workload of other staff
• Knowledge of care legislation and guidance

Hours of work are: full or part‑time hours available, shifts are 8pm – 8am.

In return, you’ll get a competitive salary, access to other benefits and bonus schemes. We’ll give you excellent support and continuous learning and development, as well as free uniform and parking. Sussex Housing & Care is a not‑for‑profit organisation which means that we reinvest any financial surplus back into the organisation to benefit our residents and employees. We are a Real Living Wage provider.

Terms and conditions apply.