Job Description
Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Care Team Leader (Nights) to join a luxury care home in Chorley, Lancashire, providing high-quality care and leadership to the night team.
Salary: £31,362
Position: Care Team Leader- Nights
Hours: Full Time - 8pm to 8am on a two-week rolling rota
Setting: Luxury Care Home - Dementia/Elderly care
Location: Chorley, PR7
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading and managing the night shift team, ensuring quality care delivery.
* Conducting handovers and ensuring proper documentation of care and medications.
* Providing support, supervision, and training to senior carers and assistants.
* Managing night rotas to ensure full staffing and skill mix.
* Monitoring and observing care provided, offering guidance when needed.
* Being the first point of contact for staff and management during the night shift.
* Ensuring safe medication management and adherence to care plans.
* Building strong relationships with residents and their families.
* Ensuring effective communication with the day team regarding care needs.
* Promoting person-centred care and adhering to company policies and procedures.
For this role, we're looking for someone who has:
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in dementia and elderly care settings.
* Proven experience in managing and leading care teams.
* Strong understanding of medication management and care documentation.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor staff
What can Athona offer you?
* Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
* Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
* Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
* Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
* A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
* Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com