Team Leader

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Westerton Care Home is seeking a Team Leader to guide day-to-day care operations with a focus on resident safety and quality. You will work with nursing and management to uphold standards and lead shifts, coordinating staff and ensuring effective care delivery across all activities.

You will supervise care staff, manage care planning, medication administration, and documentation, and contribute to audits and improvements. A compassionate, professional approach and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication abilities essential.
• Experience leading or supervising a care team is required.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate care delivery, including care planning and documentation.
• Oversee medication administration and risk management in line with regulations.
• Participate in audits, reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote respectful, compassionate practice and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care

Medication administration training with competency

Job description

Our modern care home provides the highest quality of Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 106-residents.

Team Leader Contract

• £15.00 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As 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.

What We Are Looking For

• SVQ Level 4 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

Westerton 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.
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