Team Leader – Residential Care

About the role

The Team Leader will provide day‑to‑day leadership and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care for residents in a purpose‑built care home. Working closely with nursing and management teams, you will maintain standards, support compliance and promote best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff, ensuring safe delivery of care.
• Coordinate care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management.
• Act as a role model, fostering a culture of respect, dignity and accountability.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the rota.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Required skills

• Medication administration (competent)

What we offer

• £15.00 per hour.
• Full‑time and part‑time hours available.
• Paid DBS check.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full‑time contract).