Lead Care Team: 12-Hour Shifts, Evening/Weekend Rotas

Care Team Leader (Days); England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent learning and development op·

Ongoing training and career progress

Supportive leadership and team env

Make a genuine difference to residents

Job summary

Jewish Care, a leading provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK, is seeking a Care Team Leader to lead shifts and support care staff in our residential and nursing care teams.

You will ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care, promoting wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life. The role includes evening and weekend shifts on a 2-week rolling rota with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

IT skills

Managing challenging situations

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Electronic care planning systems

Job description

Jewish Care, a leading provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK, is seeking a Care Team Leader to lead shifts and support care staff in our residential and nursing care teams.

You will ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care, promoting wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life. The role includes evening and weekend shifts on a 2-week rolling rota with 12-hour shifts.