Care Unit Manager – Night Team Leader
Join Care UK as a Night Team Leader for a well-established care home. This paid, full‑time position offers a 3 nights on, 3 nights off rota with shifts from 7:45pm to 8:00am, and hours of 33 or 44 per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the night shift unit, ensuring the delivery of excellent, person‑centred care through the team.
- Delegate workload in a collaborative, supportive and informative way.
- Ensure residents’ medical, physical and emotional needs are met while championing their safety and dignity.
- Oversee admissions of new residents and provide a smooth handover to the day team.
- Carry out physical and psychological risk assessments and develop personalised care plans.
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop and improve services.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in health and social care.
- Experience in managing residential care staff and working with residents.
- Strong organisational and IT literacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – able to build trust with staff, residents and families.
- Natural inclination to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.
Benefits
- Wagestream – access your wages at any time.
- Bank holiday pay enhancements.
- Career development and training including access to an approved ILS Manager course.
- Wellbeing support and various employee discounts.
Other Information
- Security clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) required due to the sensitive nature of the role.
- Location: Dumfries.
- Care UK are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people and welcome applications from all backgrounds.