Bank Team Leader at Victoria House

Shaw healthcare; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw healthcare at Victoria House in Rushden is seeking a Residential Team Leader to guide a dedicated care team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. This role involves leading shifts, supporting colleagues and maintaining clear care plans, with a focus on safety and compassionate service.

The position requires prior experience in residential care for older people, leadership aptitude, and an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or progress toward it).

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care for older people.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards it.
• Experience leading or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the care team to deliver person-centred care.
• Promote best practice at all times.
• Safely administer and record medication per policy.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and report concerns.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and professionals.
• Maintain accurate care plans and documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Victoria House Bank Vacancy Reference: W1ULS59E Closes Dec 02, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Competitive

Description

Bank Residential Team Leader at Victoria House

Salary: £14.82 per hour
Hours: Bank 0hr contract. As/when required.
Shift Pattern: 12 hour shifts - days and nights available. Weekend shifts includes

At Shaw healthcare, we're looking for a caring, motivated Residential Team Leader to join our team at Victoria House in Rushden. This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a real difference to residents' lives, and build a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading employee-owned care providers.

Our home provides residential and nursing care for older people with physical frailty, as well as specialist dementia care. Every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity and companionship to the people who call our home their own.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead with purpose, build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of older people every single day.

Why Choose Shaw Healthcare?

At Shaw Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. Since 1986, we've grown into the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare provider, with 64 registered services and more than 45 extra care apartments across the country.

About the Role

As a Residential Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where residents receive outstanding care every day.

You'll lead by example, supporting and motivating your team while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained throughout every shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and supporting the care team to deliver exceptional person-centred care
• Promoting best practice at all times
• Safely administering and recording medication in line with company policies
• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly
• Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation

About You

We're looking for someone who combines compassion with confidence and enjoys supporting others to be their best.

• Experience working within residential care for older people
• An NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be working towards it
• Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues, or the confidence to step into a leadership role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A caring, patient and positive attitude

If you're ready to take the next step in your care career with an organisation that truly values its people, we'd love to hear from you.