Care Team Lead -

Healthcare Ireland Group; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Progression opportunities

Training & development

Pension plan

Overtime at enhanced rate

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group in Enniskillen is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee a team of Care Assistants, deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care, and support residents with dignity and independence.

You will collaborate with Home Manager and Deputy Manager, handle medication audits, and ensure records meet regulatory standards. This role offers opportunities for progression and a joining bonus, though sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Medications experience within a care setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• GCSE/NVQ3 or above with good English.
• Previous care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records in line with standards.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the home during shifts and deputise for management.
• Administer and monitor medications according to policy.
• Support, supervise, and mentor care staff.
• Assist with recruitment, rota planning and attendance monitoring.
• Ensure residents' personal care needs are met to a high standard.
• Promote equality, diversity and respect for residents' values.
• Maintain a safe, infection-controlled environment and report concerns.
• Comply with legislation and mandatory training.

Skills

Medications experience

Staff supervision

Right to work in UK

English proficiency

Education

GCSE/NVQ3 or above

Job description

Care Team Lead -(Joining Bonus)

The Home

Meadow View is a beautiful, modern care home in Enniskillen, providing professional and compassionate care for up to 54 older people, including those living with dementia. With breath-taking views across a meadow, charming gardens and sociable shared spaces, Meadow View is a great option if you’re considering a new place to call ‘home’.

Our safe and happy, home-from-home setting, features luxury, state-of-the art facilities and all the quintessential comforts in which to provide good quality, person-centred, residential and dementia care in Enniskillen.

At Meadow View, residents’ health and wellbeing are a priority. Our residents are fully supported to live a comfortable, active and fulfilled lifestyle, with compassionate carers on hand, around the clock, to support their individual needs and wishes.

All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home.

We are dedicated to providing quality care for the residents living with dementia and for those who are cared for in their rooms too; our whole team approach to wellbeing means that everyone feels part of our lovely, welcoming community.

About the role:

As a Care Team Leader at Healthcare Ireland, you'll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role.

Our Care Team Leaders also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

We can't offer sponsorship at the moment for this role

*T&C applies for Joining Bonus

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records in line with regulatory and company standards.

• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the home/unit during shifts and deputise for management when required.

• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with company policies and national guidelines.

• Support, supervise, and mentor care staff, identifying training and development needs.

• Assist with staff recruitment, rota planning, and attendance monitoring.

• Ensure residents’ personal care needs are met to the highest standard, including hygiene, dressing, and meal support.

• Promote equality, diversity, and respect for residents’ cultural, religious, and personal values.

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and infection-controlled environment, reporting any health & safety or maintenance concerns.

• Comply with all relevant legislation, company policies, and mandatory training requirements.

• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a positive role model approach at all times.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• Medications experience within care setting
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
• Previous Care Experience

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in care home setting
• Experience supervising staff