Shift leader, Healthcare

Location:

Daneswood - Shipham

Hours:

Full-time (flexible rota including evenings, weekends & bank holidays)
Salary: £31,000 + Performance Bonus, Health Care Cash Plan, Refer a Friend Scheme & more

Are you an experienced, passionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on leading others, supporting people to live fulfilling lives, and being part of a values-driven team?

At Daneswood, we re looking for a Shift Leader who leads with compassion, confidence, and professionalism. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence positive outcomes for both residents and staff every single shift.

About the Role

As a Shift Leader, you ll be a key part of our leadership team, guiding and motivating staff on shift while ensuring our residents receive outstanding, person-centred care. You ll work closely with the Team Leader and Registered Manager, stepping up to deputise when needed and helping maintain high standards across the service.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same perfect for someone who enjoys responsibility, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact.

What You ll Be Doing

You ll play a vital role in both leadership and direct care, including:

• Leading and supervising Support Workers on shift, acting as a positive role model

• Supporting Team Leaders and Managers with day-to-day operations
• Taking responsibility for delegated care plans and ensuring they are implemented effectively

• Supporting residents with personal care, dignity, and respect at all times

• Promoting independence and encouraging residents to reach their full potential

• Care Planning & Administration
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive care records and reports

• Supporting the safe administration, storage, and ordering of medication

• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the home

• Welcoming visitors and maintaining positive relationships with families and external professionals
• Promoting positive relationships within the local community and with external agencies

What We re Looking For

• Experience in a care or support setting (senior or leadership experience desirable)

• A calm, confident leader who can guide and motivate others
• A compassionate approach with a strong commitment to dignity, respect, and person-centred care
• Flexibility to work across a rota including weekends and bank holidays
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development

What You ll Get in Return

• Competitive pay £31,000 per year with the opportunity for overtime
• Performance-related bonus
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, values-led workplace where your contribution truly matters
• The chance to make a real difference to people s lives, every day

If you re passionate about care, confident in leadership, and ready for a role where you re truly valued we d love to hear from you.