Care Team Manager (Twilight 1pm-10:30pm)

Care Team Manager (Twilight 1pm-10:30pm)
Location: Astley View Care Home, Chorley, Lancashire
Pay: £16.20 per hour / £32,432 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 13:00 - 22:30, across a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

About the Role:

Evermore Care is seeking an accomplished and confident Care Team Manager (Residential) to work on our newly created Twilight management shift between 13:00 and 22:30 at Astley View, our new, purpose built luxury care home in Chorley. This is a key management position, requiring an experienced leader who can motivate, support, and develop a high‑performing care team.

You will be responsible for creating a positive, accountable culture during night shifts - guiding staff, driving best practice, and ensuring that every resident receives exceptional, person‑centred support. A strong understanding of Dementia care is essential, as you will champion approaches that promote dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement for residents living with dementia.

As the senior decision‑maker on duty, you’ll provide clear direction, resolve issues confidently, and maintain seamless communication with the home’s leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership capacity having a solid track record in residential dementia care and who takes pride in mentoring others and a passion for delivering excptional care.

The Best Bits  

• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum + 2 extra days
• Additional annual leave awarded in line with length of service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership access
• Ongoing focus on training and your development 
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym

Key Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and develop the night care team

• Provide strong, visible leadership, setting the tone for compassionate, high‑quality care.
• Supervise the team throughout the night, offering ongoing guidance, feedback, and practical support.
• Champion best practice in dementia care, ensuring staff understand and follow person‑centred approaches.
• Deliver effective handovers and ensure team members are fully briefed and prepared for their shifts.

Oversee staffing and team coordination

• Manage and organise night rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels and the right skill mix at all times.
• Identify development needs within the team and support training, coaching, and mentoring to build confidence and competence.

Maintain clear communication and accountability

• Act as the primary point of contact during night shifts, addressing issues promptly and professionally in the absence of the Home Manager.
• Ensure strong communication flows between the night team and the daytime management team, escalating concerns when needed.

Support team performance and cohesion

• Conduct nightly team meetings or debriefs, offering constructive feedback and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and empathy—particularly in the context of dementia support.

Medication and care quality supervision

• Lead safe, accurate medication management, including receipt, administration, and documentation.
• Ensure care plans are followed consistently and that residents’ emotional, physical, and cognitive needs are fully supported.

Experience and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Significant leadership experience in a similar setting, with a solid understanding of dementia and elderly care.
• Proven experience in supervising and appraising staff.
• Knowledge of medication management and adherence to safety protocols.

About Us:
At Evermore Care, we prioritise delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members’ continuous development. Our core values guide every decision made within our homes.

• Wellbeing
• Community
• Freedom 

In 2024, Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Astley View
Astley View is a modern, purpose-built 90-bed care home in Chorley, Lancashire. Our home is designed to provide exceptional care in a welcoming environment, offering specialist personal, dementia, and respite care. Residents enjoy access to a range of luxurious amenities including an on-site beauty salon, sweet shop, and cinema room. 

Join Us:
If you have the experience and passion for leading a team in a supportive and high-standard care setting, APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower individuals, supporting diverse perspectives and experiences in our workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing support during the recruitment process.