Night Care Team Leader

Job Description

Spring into a new career with us!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Or perhaps you are an experienced care professional looking for a change? Agincare has opportunities across the country that could be perfect for you and also add a real difference to the lives of those we support on a daily basis. Care is a vocation, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and will take pride and love in the work they undertake on a daily basis. Interested? Apply today!

What’s on Offer

Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• £12.50 per hour + £1.00 Night enhancement (between 8pm and 8am)
• £500 welcome bonus
• Fully funded training and career development 
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Care Team Leader to join our dedicated, passionate team in our Cheriton Care home.

Cheriton Care Home has 70 beds, and is located in the heart of Dorchester, close to Brewery Square and all the town’s amenities. We’re within easy reach of the A35 and both train stations. We are also right on the bus route to and from Weymouth.

As a Care Team Leader you’ll lead a team of care assistants, supporting them to ensure exceptional care is provided to our care home residents.

You will carry out care and support plan reviews to ensure that the care provided is person-centred and meets the requirement of the needs of your residents. You will be responsible for the administration of residents’ medication in line with company policies and procedures. You will work with the management team to detect and control the spread of infection using the home's relevant systems and processes.

You will develop the skill set of your team and act as a first point of escalation where required; acting quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

About You

• A minimum of 24 months on your right to work is required

We are looking for engaging and supportive individuals who work to the highest care standards. You will need to have demonstrable experience working in a senior care or team leading capacity in a care home setting, and have obtained, or working towards NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986.

With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have nearly 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

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