At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate night care team, ensuring residents receive top-notch care and support.
- Company: Join Jewish Care, the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team that values kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a care setting required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Night Care Team Leader plays a vital role in ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and person‑centred care throughout the night. Working within our residential and nursing care services, the postholder will lead and support the night care team, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained while promoting residents' dignity, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. The role combines hands‑on care delivery with leadership responsibilities, including supervising staff, coordinating shift activities, administering medication, responding to resident needs, and maintaining accurate records.
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support around 12,000 people through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, housing with care, community support, mental health services, and wellbeing programmes. Our care homes are vibrant and welcoming communities where residents are supported to live meaningful lives through high‑quality care, social engagement, and strong community connections. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating positive experiences for residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
As Team Leader you will lead shifts, support and guide care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care that promotes wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life. You will play an important role in creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents, relatives, colleagues, and visitors, while helping to maintain the high standards our services are known for.
Average hours: 42 hours per week
Week 1: 4 days, Week 2: 3 days
Shift length: 12‑hour shifts
What You Will Be Doing:
- Leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care are consistently delivered
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans and preferences
- Promoting residents’ physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing
- Contributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsive
- Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requests
- Supporting, mentoring, and motivating care staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture
- Assisting with staff induction, supervision, learning, and development, including agency staff where required
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
- Promoting health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulations
- Supporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families and visitors
What We Are Looking For:
Essential:
- QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Experience working within a care environment, including supervising staff within a care setting
- Experience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilities
- Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person‑centred care practices
- Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs
- Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage challenging situations positively and work effectively under pressure
- Good IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systems
- A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents’ needs
Desirable:
- Assessor or Mentor qualification
- Understanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people and their families
Why Join Us?
At Jewish Care you will be part of a dedicated and compassionate team where your contribution is truly valued. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where residents and colleagues can thrive, and where high‑quality care is delivered with kindness, dignity and respect every day.
Person Specification:
General Requirements: Please refer to job description above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
