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CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Kiwi House Care Home in Derby is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee day-to-day care delivery, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centred support in line with regulatory standards.

You will lead shifts, coordinate care planning and documentation, and promote a respectful, compassionate workplace. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and proven leadership in care settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, supervise and support care staff.
• Coordinate care delivery and oversee care planning.
• Manage medication administration, documentation and risk management.
• Ensure practices align with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Promote a culture of respect, dignity and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Medication administration competency

Job description

Kiwi House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Alvaston, Derby. Overlooking Kiwi Park, with six beautifully designed care suites and excellent lifestyle facilities, we provide compassionate, person centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives.

• £17.00 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Care Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day to day leadership and delivery of care within the home, ensuring residents receive safe, high quality and person centred support at all times. Working alongside the nursing and management team, you will help maintain standards, support compliance and ensure best practice is consistently followed.

You will lead shifts, supervise and support care staff, and take responsibility for the coordination of care delivery. This includes overseeing care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management, ensuring all practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.

You will act as a role model within the team, promoting positive working practices, supporting staff development and ensuring a culture of respect, dignity and accountability. You will also contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement, helping to maintain a well run and high performing service.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication administration training with competency
• Experience leading or supporting a care team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Kiwi House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.