Team Leader Care Nights

Care UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access your wages

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK in Hythe is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to supervise shifts, manage resident care plans and liaise with families and healthcare professionals. You will administer medications, assess risks, and support daily living alongside care assistants, while contributing to service development and leadership goals.

The role emphasises person-centred care, teamwork, and a proactive approach to resident wellbeing, with opportunities for training and progression within Care UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience or willingness to train on administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Work with care assistants to support residents daily needs.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive and professional approach.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Medication admin

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Carpathia Grange is set to open in Hythe in the summer of 2019. This state-of-the-art care home will deliver the very latest in luxury living alongside an impressive range of care services, from nursing and residential care, to short-term respite care and dementia care. At Care UK, were passionate about enabling residents to continue enjoying a fantastic lifestyle thats all about doing the things they love. As part of our skilled team you will get to know all of the residents so that you can create personalised care and lifestyle plans for them. Our commitment to delivering person-centred care means that we will involve residents, relatives and you, in planning their care and daily life.

3 nights per week including alternate weekends

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 youll 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