Team Leader Nights

Springcare Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Early pay via Wage Stream

Blue Light Card

Fully funded training for nationally

CPD & Career progression

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Springcare Ltd in Knutsford is seeking a Team Leader Nights to join our 24‑hour care team. You will lead a team of care assistants on nights and work alongside the nurse in charge to ensure high standards of care.

The role requires a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, experience administering medication, and proven leadership in a similar setting. Night shifts run 8pm–8am with permanent contracts and opportunities for CPD.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience administering medication.
• Proven leadership in a care setting.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care assistants.
• Administer medications as required.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support residents with personal care.
• Coordinate with nurse in charge and external clinicians.
• Apply dressings and take samples when needed.
• Ensure safety and safeguarding of residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Bucklow Manor- Team Leader Nights - 48 hours per week

Would you like to be a part of a caring, supportive team? We now have an opportunity for a Team Leader Care Assistant to join Springcare, where every day you can make a difference to someone's live.

We believe that Team Leaders have may great qualities that make them excellent at their job, and are integral part of our care team:

What qualities does it take to be a Team Leader?

• Being supportive, both physically and emotionally to both residents and colleagues
• Patience and the ability to keep calm and work well under pressure
• Passion to help others to live later life well.
• Have a kind, warm and caring nature
• Communication skills, able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents
• Can work as part of a team and on their own
• Leadership skill and able to inspire and motivate others

Skills, knowledge, and experience required for the role

As a Team Leader, you would hold a minimum of a level 3 in Health & Social Care, have experience administering medication, and have proven experience in a similar role.

The Role

• Supporting residents with personal care
• Administrating medication
• Maintaining accurate records
• Leading a team of care assistants, and assist nurse in charge
• Apply dressings as and when needed
• Take any samples as and when necessary
• Communicate with external sources such as Doctors and District Nurses

Our care team provide 24-hour care, where day care shifts are worked from 8am until 8pm, and night-time shifts are from 8pm until 8am.

Typical Shift patterns for Night Shift Contracts

8pm until 8am

What Springcare can offer to you

• Permanent full and part time day or night contracts – with access to our work placed pension scheme
• Early pay using Wage Stream App – you can withdraw up to 50% of your earnings in advance of your pay
• Access to Blue Light Card – where you can make savings across hundreds of national retailers
• Full support with ongoing CPD & Revalidation and access to fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications with career progression opportunities
• Refer a friend £££ scheme for each friend that you recommend (T&C apply)
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support
• Family friendly policies
• Smooth robust recruitment process through our portal

Successful applicants would require two written references, a standard/enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) (depending on role) and evidence of a right to work in the UK check.

Springcare are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.