Lead Care Team for Complex Needs

Dignus Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Additional annual leave at milestones

Benenden Health plan

£500 employee referral scheme

Early Pay access

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance at 2x annual salary

Overtime opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid training & qualifications

Fully funded apprenticeships

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Dignus Group is seeking a Team Leader to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities in a residential care setting for adults with complex needs. You will oversee shifts, support daily living activities, and guide the team to deliver exceptional person-centred care.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, safeguarding awareness, and a proactive approach to staff development while ensuring high standards of care. Flexibility and a commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts and teams in care settings.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Calm, resilient, person-centred approach to care.
• Good safeguarding, care planning and risk management knowledge.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support daily running of the home.
• Assist adults with daily living, routines and independence goals.
• Guide and motivate the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support care plans, risk assessments, medication and records.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Decision making

Care knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Dignus Group is seeking a Team Leader to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities in a residential care setting for adults with complex needs. You will oversee shifts, support daily living activities, and guide the team to deliver exceptional person-centred care.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, safeguarding awareness, and a proactive approach to staff development while ensuring high standards of care. Flexibility and a commitment to quality are essential.