Night Team Leader at Orchard house

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

Orchard House Permanent Vacancy Reference: 9L2K1664 Closes Dec 04, 2026 at 10:48 AM

Competitive

Description

Night Residential Team Leader - £14.92 - £15.40
Hours: 30 hours a week
Shift Pattern: 5 night shifts a fortnight. 20:00pm - 08:00am

At Shaw healthcare, we're looking for a caring, motivated Residential Team Leader to join our team at Orchard House in Withington. This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a real difference to residents' lives, and build a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading employee-owned care providers.

Our home provides residential and nursing care for older people with physical frailty, as well as specialist dementia care. Every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity and companionship to the people who call our home their own.

This is more than a job- it's a chance to lead with purpose, build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of older people every single day.

Why Choose Shaw Healthcare?

At Shaw Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. Since 1986, we've grown into the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare provider, with 64 registered services and more than 45 extra care apartments across the country.

Unlike many employers, our success is shared with our colleagues. As an employee-owner, you'll have a genuine voice in the business while benefiting from the rewards of its success. 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £2850 each in tax free bonuses to date!

When you join Shaw, you'll enjoy:

• Excellent Career Development / enhanced training for all skill stages.


• 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 / Death in Service Payment * subject to criteria


• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays


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


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


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


• 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

About the Role

As a Residential Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where residents receive outstanding care every day.

You’ll lead by example, supporting and motivating your team while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained throughout every shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

About You

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

If you're ready to take the next step in your care career with an organisation that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.