Care Team Leader, Nights

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Free meals

Parking

DBS check

Holiday allowance

Induction training

Shopping discounts

Health plan

Pension

Referral scheme

Career development

Job summary

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company is seeking a Care Team Leader at Zetland Court in Bournemouth. You will coordinate a care team to deliver compassionate, person‑centred support to residents, while maintaining safety and high standards of care.

In this hands‑on role you will mentor carers, oversee handovers, manage staffing, monitor care plans, and communicate with families, GPs and the wider team to ensure residents feel valued and supported every day.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with guided development to Level 3
• Proven experience in a care setting with ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team
• Confident in supporting staff to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt
• Calm, empathetic approach, building trust with residents, families and colleagues
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in care and documentation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide the care team to deliver exceptional support to residents daily
• Oversee handovers, allocate staff effectively and ensure each resident’s needs are met with dignity
• Mentor and supervise carers to provide the highest standard of care
• Audit care plans and manage medication safely
• Welcome new residents and communicate effectively with families, GPs and multidisciplinary professionals
• Lead by example to create a safe, welcoming, person-centred environment

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Do you have what it takes to inspire a team and create a place where every resident feels truly safe, valued and supported every single day?

• £15.79 per hour
• Nights

Location: Zetland Court, 128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HU

As a Care Team Leader, you’ll use your natural ability to inspire, support, and guide others, creating an environment where residents feel cared for and colleagues feel valued. If you lead with kindness, bring out the best in your team and take pride in helping people live well, you’ll feel right at home here.

At RMBI Care Co., our values are Kind, Supportive, Trusted. They guide how we care, lead and work together. If these values resonate with you, you will belong here.

Whether you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or Senior Healthcare Assistant, we provide the training and support to help you excel in your role.

What You’ll Gain

• A welcoming, values-driven team where your contribution is appreciated
• Joining bonus, plus free meals, parking and DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday (rising to 33 with long service)
• Paid induction and ongoing training from day one
• Discounts on shopping, gifts and family days out
• Health cash plan for dental and eye care and a pension scheme
• Care Friends Referral Scheme - earn rewards by referring talented colleagues to join our team
• Opportunities to grow your career with a dedicated learning and development team

What You’ll Bring

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with guided development for those keen to achieve Level 3
• Proven experience in a care setting, with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team
• Confidence in supporting staff to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt
• Calm, empathetic approach, building trust with residents, families and colleagues
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in care and documentation

About the Role

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll coordinate and guide the care team to deliver exceptional support to residents each day. You’ll oversee handovers, allocate staff effectively and ensure each resident’s needs are met with dignity, respect and consistency.

You’ll mentor and supervise carers, ensuring they feel supported and motivated to provide the highest standard of care. You’ll lead by example—auditing care plans, managing medication safely, welcoming new residents and communicating effectively with families, GPs and multi-disciplinary professionals.

Your role ensures the home is a place where residents feel truly cared for and colleagues feel supported. By leading with empathy, inspiring your team and focusing on person-centred care, you help create a safe, welcoming and empowering environment for everyone.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Committed employer and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Zetland Court –“Rated Good by CQC”, with 95% of RMBI Care Co. services either Outstanding or Good.