Night Care Team Leader (Fixed Term)

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night Care Team Leader to join our Care team. The role of Care Team Leader is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Night Care Team Leader will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is working an average of 42 hours per week on 12 hour shifts from 8pm to 8am including some weekends. You will work 4 shifts in week one and 3 shifts in week 2. This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

What you will be doing

Acting as team leader, you will play a key role in making sure all residents are supported to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. To ensure a seamless provision of care, you will manage your team and also act as part of the care team on shift, helping with everything from personal care to administering medicine. Your senior duties will include (but are not limited to):

1. Organising staff allocations and breaks
2. Arranging cover for absences
3. Liaising with home managers
4. Dealing with external agencies or visiting professionals (GP etc.)

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

1. Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others
2. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (minimum)
3. Experience working with older people with dementia
4. Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents’ needs
5. Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)