Relief Senior Care Lead: Shift Champion

MHA; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Leave trading options

Discounts for staff

Induction & training

Long service awards

Job summary

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to support the Home Manager and lead care teams across shifts. You will deputise for senior staff, promote person-centred care, and ensure safe, dignified support for residents.

The role requires prior care experience, leadership ability, and good IT and communication skills; training and progression opportunities are provided within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Care experience

Shift leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to support the Home Manager and lead care teams across shifts. You will deputise for senior staff, promote person-centred care, and ensure safe, dignified support for residents.

The role requires prior care experience, leadership ability, and good IT and communication skills; training and progression opportunities are provided within a values-driven organisation.