Team Leader Care Nights

Care UK; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeships

Discounts (online and in-store)

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, lead a supportive team and ensure high-quality resident care. You will manage cases, coordinate with families and professionals, and contribute to care planning and service development.

You will also administer medications, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with carers to promote activity and independence, while maintaining a friendly, professional environment for residents and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and able to allocate and delegate work.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience in or willing to undertake medication administration training.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case manage residents and liaise with families, healthcare professionals to tailor care plans
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Work with care assistants to support residents with daily needs, keeping them active and independent
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Skills

Organised

IT literate

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours