Senior Care Shift Leader - Nursing & Dementia Support

Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit; Newsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ami Group is seeking a senior care shift leader to run the care shift across Ami Knoll and Ami Court units. The role focuses on delegating care, responding to nurse alarms, and escalating concerns to the nurse on duty or manager while supporting care assistants under supervision.

The post involves overseeing care plans, ensuring safety, and maintaining daily records. A Level 2/3 health and social care qualification plus Care Certificate or willingness to obtain them are required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 health and social care qualification (or equivalent).
• Care Certificate completed, or willing to complete within an agreed timeframe.
• Training in safeguarding adults, infection prevention and control, moving and handling, health and safety, and basic life support.

Responsibilities

• Run the shift, organise care staff and delegate care per residents’ needs and staffing levels.
• Answer nurse alarm calls promptly and escalate to the nurse on duty or manager as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and summon nursing staff or the manager; call the GP or ambulance when required.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Respect & dignity

Care planning

Education

Level 2/3 health & social care qualification

Care Certificate

Tools

Electronic care records

Job description

Ami Group is seeking a senior care shift leader to run the care shift across Ami Knoll and Ami Court units. The role focuses on delegating care, responding to nurse alarms, and escalating concerns to the nurse on duty or manager while supporting care assistants under supervision.

The post involves overseeing care plans, ensuring safety, and maintaining daily records. A Level 2/3 health and social care qualification plus Care Certificate or willingness to obtain them are required.