Night Team Leader

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Team Leader to support elderly residents, manage staff, and ensure high standards of care. This role requires previous supervisory experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will work on a rota, sometimes covering evenings and weekends. A passion for enhancing the lives of older people is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others.
• Experience working with older people with dementia.
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Acting as team leader to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Managing your team and providing personal care when necessary.
• Organising staff allocations and breaks.

Skills

Supervision of care staff

Communication

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Team Leader to join our Care team. The role of Care Team Leader is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Team Leader will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

What you will be doing

Acting as team leader, you will play a key role in making sure all residents are supported to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. To ensure a seamless provision of care, you will manage your team and also act as part of the care team on shift, helping with everything from personal care to administering medicine. Your senior duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Organising staff allocations and breaks
• Arranging cover for absences
• Liaising with home managers
• Dealing with external agencies or visiting professionals (GP etc.)

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience working with older people with dementia
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents’ needs
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)