Care Team Leader - Nights

Runwood Homes is looking for a Care Team Leader to work nights at its care home in Laindon. This is a 21.5 hours per week role leading the night care team so residents stay safe, respected and as independent as possible.

What you would be doing:

• Planning and delivering person-centred care for residents
• Leading and supervising the Care Assistants on shift and keeping care standards high
• Giving physical, social and emotional support to residents
• Managing medication and carrying out medication audits
• Keeping accurate records and passing information clearly to colleagues
• Supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager

What they are looking for:

• Experience of person-centred care planning
• Experience of dementia care
• Experience of leading a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• An NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care would help but is not essential

Pay is £13.90 an hour. Runwood lists these benefits: 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, a pension scheme, a Blue Light Card with discounts, an Employee Assistance Scheme that also covers immediate family, induction and ongoing training, a free DBS check and uniform, funding and support for NVQs, career progression and Employee of the Month awards.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks. The closing date is 2 December 2026, and Runwood may close the vacancy early if it receives enough applications.

Apply directly on Runwood Homes's website using the button on this page.