Care Home Community Lead - Nights

Job Title: Care Home Community Lead – Nights

Client Location: Cepen Lodge Care Home, West Cepen Way, Chippenham, SN14 6UZ

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Pay Rate: £16.49 per hour

Hours: 36.00 hours per week (Permanent)

Shift: Night Shifts

Night-Shift Leadership. Enhanced Clinical Responsibilities. Rewarding Career Growth.

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in placing exceptional care leadership talent with top-tier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Home Community Lead (Nights) to join the permanent team at Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham.

If you are a Senior Carer or Care Team Leader holding an NVQ Level 3 with clinical skills, looking for a prominent night-shift role where you can lead a night team, perform practical clinical duties, and ensure seamless resident care overnight, this full-time permanent position offers an ideal next step.

About the Role

As Night Community Lead, you will take overall responsibility for the overnight operational and clinical care standards, serving as a trusted leader and role model for night staff, residents, and families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Night Team Leadership: Leading, supervising, and mentoring Care Assistants and Senior Carers on night shifts, including shift delegation and supervisions.

• Clinical Care Duties: Performing essential clinical measurements (blood pressure, weight monitoring) and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures.

• Medication & Care Planning: Overseeing medication ordering and administration, as well as regularly reviewing and updating personalized care plans and risk assessments.

• MDT & Stakeholder Liaison: Maintaining key relationships and coordinating with external professionals, including GPs, district nursing teams, and resident families.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic, tenacious care leader with a compassionate approach and proven experience in supervising teams within adult residential care.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), with a willingness to undertake an Assessor qualification.

• Experience: Senior-level care experience in a residential or nursing setting with proven supervisory capabilities.

• Clinical Aptitude: Practical understanding of clinical care procedures for older adults, medication management, and care planning.

• Personal Attributes: High integrity, excellent communication skills, and a passionate commitment to person-centred care.

Rewards Package & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: £16.49 per hour (36 hours/week permanent contract, night shifts).

• Learning & Progression: Free ongoing learning, development, and support to gain assessor qualifications.

• Perks & Savings: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.

• Referral Bonus: Unlimited access to the generous 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.