Night Care Leader

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Night Care Leader to oversee a small team and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents. You will maintain care plans, lead your team during challenging shifts, and contribute positively to our family-oriented environment. Ideal candidates need at least an NVQ Level 2 and experience in care leadership. Join us for a rewarding position with competitive pay and benefits including training, pension, and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a care setting.
• Willing to undertake training to support career progression.
• Positive role model to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers to ensure the safety of residents.
• Maintain and review care plans accurately.
• Support the wellbeing of residents during challenging shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Night Care Leader

Location: Gerrards Cross

Pay rate: £14.11 per hour

Contracted hours: 20 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level?

Do you prefer to work nights?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Mulberry Court care home is a small, friendly home in the heart of Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Mulberry Court has23 boutique-style en-suite bedrooms anda dedicated visitor lounge, along with many otherfacilities, making itmodern yet homely and personal.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You’ll also be experienced in leading a team to deliver care, be keen to progress to a role with greater levels of responsibility and be willing to undertake relevant training to support your career development in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Care Leader within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.