Location: Nightingale Court Care Home
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday, Days and Nights
Reporting To: Home Manager
About Nightingale Court Care Home
Nightingale Court Care Home is a residential care home providing high-quality Residential, Dementia, Respite, and End of Life Care in a warm and welcoming environment.
At Nightingale Court, our ethos is simple: “We don’t just care for our residents; we care about them.” We pride ourselves on creating a true home-from-home atmosphere where residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, while enjoying meaningful experiences and personalised support.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care while supporting and leading a team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring residents remain safe, comfortable, and well-supported throughout the night, while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and support the care team to deliver exceptional standards of care.
Ensure residents receive high-quality person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Carry out regular resident wellbeing and safety checks throughout the night.
Respond promptly and appropriately to residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
Support residents living with dementia using compassionate and reassuring approaches.
Complete accurate care documentation, handovers, and incident reports.
Promote a calm, safe, and welcoming environment during night hours.
Assist with care plans and risk assessments where required.
Ensure safeguarding procedures and CQC standards are consistently maintained.
Support, mentor, and guide junior care staff and new team members.
Liaise professionally with healthcare professionals, relatives, and management when necessary.
Maintain cleanliness, health & safety, and infection control standards across the home.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within a residential or dementia care setting.
Experience working in a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader role preferred.
NVQ Level Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
Medication administration training and competency.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care practices.
Ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and make decisions confidently during night shifts.
A caring, professional, and compassionate nature with a genuine passion for elderly care.
What We Offer
Competitive pay rates
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive management and team environment
Pension scheme
Uniform provided
Opportunities for career progression
A rewarding role within a friendly, family-oriented care home
Why Join Nightingale Court?
At Nightingale Court, we believe care is about more than meeting needs — it’s about building relationships, creating meaningful moments, and ensuring every resident feels valued and at home.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and leading by example, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Team Leader: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
