Fixed term Night Team Leader at Orchard House

Shaw-Healthcare-1; Withington; On-site; GBP 21,353,000 - 21,491,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (based on hours)

Company Sick Pay

Free Uniform

Death in service payment

Staff discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a Fixed Term Night Residential Team Leader at Orchard House, Withington. The role involves leading a care team on night shift, ensuring high-quality person-centred care, safe medication administration and timely communication with families and the Line Manager.

Ideal candidates will have experience with older people in residential care and hold NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in residential care.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Flexible, patient, caring, organised and great with people.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, providing guidance and support on shift to promote best practice.
• Administer and record medication safely in line with Shaw policies and procedures.
• Report changes in residents needs or well-being promptly to the Line Manager.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care plans and documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

People skills

Patience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Fixed term Night Team Leader at Orchard House

Orchard House, Withington Fixed Term Vacancy Reference: I-O-Q7VX Closes Oct 07, 2026 at 11:29 AM

£14.92 per hour

Description

Fixed term Night Residential Team Leader

Hours:Part time - 20 hours a week

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Residential Team Leader who is ready to make a positive impact at Orchard House, situated in Withington.

The purpose-built service provides residential and nursing care for older people with physical frailty, and for older people living with dementia.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics

We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

As a Residential Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of person-centred care and supporting your team to uphold those standards in everything they do. This will include, but not limited to:

Lead by example, providing guidance and support on shift to promote best practice

Administer and record medication safely in line with Shaw policies and procedures

Report changes in residents needs or well-being promptly to the Line Manager

Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues

Maintain accurate and up-to-date care plans and documentation

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience working with older people in residential care

You will have completed or working towards your NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social care (or equivalent)

You will need to be flexible, patient, caring, organised and great with people

Ability to lead a team and use own initiative

Care Qualifications

76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!

Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)

Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced payrates for bank holidays

Free Uniform

Death in service payment *subject to criteria

GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app

Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift

Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.

Holiday discounts

Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues