Night Residential Team Leader – Elevate Care

Shaw healthcare; West Orchard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw healthcare at Orchard House in Withington is seeking a Night Residential Team Leader to lead a dedicated team and deliver outstanding care for residents. You will guide staff, ensure safe medication practices, and foster a warm, respectful environment for all residents and families.

The role offers 30 hours per week with five night shifts per fortnight (20:00–08:00). We value compassion, leadership, and strong communication in a supportive, employee-owned organisation.

Qualifications

• We're looking for someone who combines compassion with confidence and enjoys supporting others to be their best.
• Experience working within residential care for older people
• An NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be working towards it
• Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues, or the confidence to step into a leadership role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A caring, patient and positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting the care team to deliver exceptional person-centred care
• Promoting best practice at all times
• Safely administering and recording medication in line with company policies
• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly
• Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation

Skills

Experience leading or mentoring

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Job description

Shaw healthcare at Orchard House in Withington is seeking a Night Residential Team Leader to lead a dedicated team and deliver outstanding care for residents. You will guide staff, ensure safe medication practices, and foster a warm, respectful environment for all residents and families.

The role offers 30 hours per week with five night shifts per fortnight (20:00–08:00). We value compassion, leadership, and strong communication in a supportive, employee-owned organisation.