Care Team Leader Nights
Bayards Court, Dartmouth
£16.40 per hour effective from April 2026
Night Shifts Available
Full and Part Time hours
Leading care with confidence and compassion
We’re seeking a Care Team Leader to join our exceptional team at Bayards Court in Dartmouth – a place where care is delivered with precision, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide and inspire your team, ensuring every resident receives personalised support that reflects their individuality and enhances their quality of life.
You’ll lead with assurance, managing medication safely, coordinating shifts seamlessly, and working in partnership with healthcare professionals to uphold the highest standards. If you’re proactive, organised, and passionate about outstanding care, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Your role
1. Lead and inspire teams to deliver care that exceeds expectations
2. Oversee medication practices and stock control with absolute precision
3. Build trusted partnerships with professionals, families, and regulators
4. Ensure safe staffing levels and respond to challenges with confidence
5. Champion dignity, choice, and meaningful engagement in every interaction
6. Drive excellence through audits and a culture of continuous improvement
7. Respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring safety and well-being of residents and colleagues
Your skills
8. Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification
9. Experience in dementia, mental health, and elderly care
10. Proven ability to lead teams with confidence and inspire high performance
11. Knowledge of care legislation, compliance, and audit processes
12. Expertise in creating and maintaining truly person-centred care plans
13. Exceptional communication skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and pension contributions, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
14. Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
15. Company-paid life insurance
16. Parental leave arrangements, paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme
17. Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
18. Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
19. Free meals on long shifts
20. Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – please get in touch for more information.
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – please get in touch for more information.
Why Vivant? With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you’re not just stepping into a role – you’re helping shape a new standard for later-life living.
Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials.
#CommercialSanc
Before you apply
21. We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
22. If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
23. We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status