Night Shift Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,536.96 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | TA26NS |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Jet-Set EU LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | NSL0625 |
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Night Shift Lead:
Job Overview
The Night Shift Lead oversees and coordinates the activities of the night team to ensure the safety, well-being, and quality of life for individuals in a supported living environment. This role involves leadership, supervision, and hands-on support for residents, ensuring all overnight tasks are completed efficiently while adhering to organisational policies and care standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Leadership & Supervision**
- Oversee the night staff team, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
- Act as the primary point of contact for night staff and escalate issues to management as needed.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and care standards.
2. **Resident Support**
- Provide hands-on assistance to residents with personal care, mobility, or other support needs.
- Respond promptly to emergencies or incidents, including health or behavioural crises.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of all residents during the night.
3. **Administrative Duties**
- Complete and review nightly logs, reports, and handovers.
- Monitor adherence to care plans and document any changes or concerns.
- Conduct regular checks on residents and the premises to ensure security and well-being.
- Complete Senior staff tasks such as supervisions and appraisals, monitor training progress, and complete incident forms and accident forms as required (must be able to use Word/Excel/OneDrive Etc.)
4. **Team Development**
- Train and mentor night staff, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Provide feedback to staff on performance and address any immediate concerns.
5. **Health & Safety**
- Maintain a safe environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Ensure appropriate infection control measures are followed.
- Conduct nightly fire and safety checks as required.
- Complete housekeeping duties that are required.
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, alongside a background in care or supported living.
Experience Requirements for a Shift Lead at Meadow Court
1. **Professional Experience**
- **Minimum of 1-3 years** in a care or supported living environment, providing direct support to individuals with diverse needs (e.g., elderly, individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges).
- Prior experience as a senior care worker, key worker, or similar supervisory role is preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
2. **Leadership Experience**
- Experience leading a team or acting as a point of contact during shifts.
- Familiarity with supervising and mentoring staff, delegating tasks, and resolving conflicts.
3. **Relevant Skills and Knowledge**
- Understanding of care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance in a care setting (e.g., safeguarding, CQC standards in the UK).
- Experience responding to emergencies and making decisions under pressure.
- Strong organisational and communication skills to manage handovers, documentation, and team coordination.
4. **Training and Certifications**
- Basic training in first aid, manual handling, and safeguarding - full training provided.
- **Preferred**: Advanced certifications such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, Mental Health Awareness, or Medication Administration.
5. **Behavioural and Soft Skills**
- Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting dignity and independence for residents.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and addressing specific care needs.
6. **IT and Documentation**
- Familiarity with care management systems, electronic health records, and incident reporting.
Job Overview
The Night Shift Lead oversees and coordinates the activities of the night team to ensure the safety, well-being, and quality of life for individuals in a supported living environment. This role involves leadership, supervision, and hands-on support for residents, ensuring all overnight tasks are completed efficiently while adhering to organisational policies and care standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Leadership & Supervision**
- Oversee the night staff team, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
- Act as the primary point of contact for night staff and escalate issues to management as needed.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and care standards.
2. **Resident Support**
- Provide hands-on assistance to residents with personal care, mobility, or other support needs.
- Respond promptly to emergencies or incidents, including health or behavioural crises.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of all residents during the night.
3. **Administrative Duties**
- Complete and review nightly logs, reports, and handovers.
- Monitor adherence to care plans and document any changes or concerns.
- Conduct regular checks on residents and the premises to ensure security and well-being.
- Complete Senior staff tasks such as supervisions and appraisals, monitor training progress, and complete incident forms and accident forms as required (must be able to use Word/Excel/OneDrive Etc.)
4. **Team Development**
- Train and mentor night staff, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Provide feedback to staff on performance and address any immediate concerns.
5. **Health & Safety**
- Maintain a safe environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Ensure appropriate infection control measures are followed.
- Conduct nightly fire and safety checks as required.
- Complete housekeeping duties that are required.
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, alongside a background in care or supported living.
Experience Requirements for a Shift Lead at Meadow Court
1. **Professional Experience**
- **Minimum of 1-3 years** in a care or supported living environment, providing direct support to individuals with diverse needs (e.g., elderly, individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges).
- Prior experience as a senior care worker, key worker, or similar supervisory role is preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
2. **Leadership Experience**
- Experience leading a team or acting as a point of contact during shifts.
- Familiarity with supervising and mentoring staff, delegating tasks, and resolving conflicts.
3. **Relevant Skills and Knowledge**
- Understanding of care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance in a care setting (e.g., safeguarding, CQC standards in the UK).
- Experience responding to emergencies and making decisions under pressure.
- Strong organisational and communication skills to manage handovers, documentation, and team coordination.
4. **Training and Certifications**
- Basic training in first aid, manual handling, and safeguarding - full training provided.
- **Preferred**: Advanced certifications such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, Mental Health Awareness, or Medication Administration.
5. **Behavioural and Soft Skills**
- Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting dignity and independence for residents.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and addressing specific care needs.
6. **IT and Documentation**
- Familiarity with care management systems, electronic health records, and incident reporting.