We are delighted to be opening Millstone Mews in February 2027 and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey! Millstone Mews is based in Bourne, and we are ready to start building our elite team.
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?
About the role
As Night Care Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the home, overseeing the care team throughout the night and ensuring our residents receive the highest standards of safe, personalised and compassionate care.
You will be responsible for the care and wellbeing of residents during the night, while providing leadership, supervision and support to the night care team. You will ensure that residents’ individual care plans are followed and that their privacy, dignity, independence and choices are always respected.
As the person in charge of the home overnight, you will take responsibility for ensuring the home operates safely and effectively in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. You will ensure that relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, policies and care home standards are maintained at all times.
You will work closely with the General Manager and wider care team to ensure excellent communication and continuity of care between shifts.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the person in charge of the home during the night and out of office hours when required
- Leading, supervising and supporting the night care team
- Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents
- Acting as a key worker for a designated group of residents and ensuring their individual needs are fully supported
- Ensuring individual care plans are followed and updated appropriately
- Participating in the development and review of residents’ care plans
- Administering medication safely and accurately in accordance with prescriptions and maintaining appropriate records
- Monitoring residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and responding promptly to any changes in their condition
- Liaising with healthcare professionals and other members of the care team when required
- Ensuring all care records, medication records and other documentation are accurate and up to date
- Promoting residents’ privacy, dignity, independence, choice and confidentiality at all times
- Ensuring residents receive kind, patient, respectful and compassionate care throughout the night
- Supporting residents with their personal care and night-time routines
- Responding appropriately to residents’ needs throughout the night and providing reassurance and emotional support
- Undertaking general care duties when required and leading by example
- Ensuring Health & Safety, COSHH, infection control, safeguarding and other relevant procedures are followed
- Ensuring the care team understands and complies with relevant statutory and legal requirements
- Promoting a safe, clean and supportive environment throughout the home
- Leading team meetings and ensuring effective communication across the care team
- Supporting the induction, training and development of new care team members
- Providing formal supervision and support to designated employees
- Ensuring mandatory training and required competencies remain up to date
- Supporting the wider team to promote meaningful activities and resident wellbeing
- Contributing to inspections, audits and quality improvement activities
- Reporting incidents, concerns and changes in residents’ conditions appropriately
- Maintaining clear communication with the General Manager and providing regular updates regarding the home and residents
- Supporting the General Manager with the effective running of the home
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by the General Manager
About you
We are looking for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering excellent care and confident in leading a team.
You will be:
- Caring, compassionate and patient
- Experienced in providing high-quality, person-centred care
- Confident in leading and supervising a care team
- A strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different shifts
- Organised and able to maintain accurate records
- Reliable, responsible and able to use your own initiative
- Confident responding to changes in residents’ physical or mental wellbeing
- Able to remain calm and professional when working under pressure
- Respectful of residents’ dignity, privacy, independence and individual choices
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of residents
- Confident making decisions and taking responsibility when working without senior management on site
- Able to lead by example and encourage high standards across the care team
- Committed to ongoing learning, development and maintaining mandatory training
- A positive team player who helps create a friendly, supportive and respectful working environment
Your working pattern: This is a permanent part-time position working on a rolling 3 days on / 3 days off rota.
Shift: 20:00 – 8:00
Average hours: 42 hours per week
Pay: £16.69 per hour
What we offer
- Paid breaks
- Full induction and training programme
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS
- Fully funded Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Uniform provided
- Free meal on shift
- Opportunities to develop your career within Crystal Care Collection
Interested?
If you are an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering excellent care and enjoys leading and supporting others, we would love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your care career and play an important role in ensuring our residents receive outstanding care and support throughout the night.
Please note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorship.
Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with the Crystal Care Collection Safeguarding Policy.
Apply today and become part of the team!