Care Team Leader (Days)

National health service; Manor Park; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Inclusive environment

Descripción de la vacante

Jewish Care is seeking a caring, motivated Care Team Leader to join our residential and nursing care teams. You will lead shifts, support and guide care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care that promotes wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

You will work on a rota with evenings and weekends, averaging 40.25 hours per week, in a warm, inclusive environment that values staff development and teamwork.

Formación

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Experience supervising staff in a care setting.
• Experience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices.
• Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations positively and work under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systems.
• A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents' needs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead shifts and coordinate care staff to ensure high standards of care.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities according to care plans.
• Promote residents' physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.
• Contribute to development and review of care plans to keep care person-centred.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, emergencies and resident requests.
• Mentor and motivate care staff to maintain a positive team culture.
• Assist with staff induction, supervision and ongoing development including agency staff.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Medication administration

IT skills

Flexibility

Educación

QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Herramientas

Electronic care planning

Descripción del empleo

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a caring, motivated and experienced Care Team Leader to join our care team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older people. In this daytime role, you will lead and support care staff, coordinate daily activities and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and responsive care that meets their individual needs. You will help promote dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life, while ensuring care plans are followed and high standards are maintained. Working closely with colleagues, residents and their families, you will contribute to a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on care with team leadership and make a meaningful difference to residents and their families every day.

Job description

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a caring, motivated, and proactive Care Team Leader to join our residential and nursing care teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and leading others to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.

As a Team Leader, you will lead shifts, support and guide care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care that promotes wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

You will play an important role in creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents, relatives, colleagues, and visitors, while helping to maintain the high standards our services are known for.

The Care Team Leader role is worked on a rota basis and includes evening and weekend shifts.

Average hours: 40.25 hours per week

Shift pattern: 2-week rolling rota

Week 1: 4 days Week 2: 3 days

Shift length: 12-hour shifts (8-8)

Includes some weekend working

What You Will Be Doing Leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care are consistently delivered

Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans and preferences

Promoting residents physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing

Contributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsive

Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requests

Supporting, mentoring, and motivating care staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture

Assisting with staff induction, supervision, learning, and development, including agency staff where required

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionals

Promoting health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulations

Supporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families, and visitors

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about providing excellent care and inspiring others to do the same? Join Jewish Care as a Care Team Leader and play a vital role in helping older people live with dignity, comfort and choice. You will guide and support colleagues, lead by example and help create a positive environment where residents feel safe, respected and at home. We are looking for someone with experience in a care setting, confidence in supervising others and a compassionate, proactive approach to meeting individual needs. A relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, is required, alongside good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. If you are committed to high standards of care and want to make a real difference while developing your leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Experience working within a care environment, including supervising staff within a care setting
• Experience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilities
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices
• Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations positively and work effectively under pressure
• Good IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systems
• A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents needs

Desirable

• Assessor or Mentor qualification
• Understanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, we support thousands of older people, families and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support and social work. Our services are built around dignity, compassion and inclusion, creating environments where people can live meaningful lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while investing in our colleagues through training, development and a supportive working environment. When you join Jewish Care, you become part of a dedicated team that values every individual and works together to make a lasting difference in people's lives. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and faiths who share our commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people and their families

Why Join Us?

At Jewish Care, youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team where your contribution is truly valued. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where residents and colleagues can thrive, and where high-quality care is delivered with kindness, dignity, and respect every day.