Team Leader

Osprey Court Care Home; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG scheme

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Osprey Court Care Home is seeking a Team Leader for day and night shifts in a 60-bed facility near Alyth, Perth and Kinross. The role focuses on leading the care team, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred support and compliance with standards.

You will supervise staff, coordinate care delivery, oversee care planning and medication administration, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement within a supportive, welcoming team.

Qualifications

• SVQ 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.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support.
• Coordinate care delivery and oversee care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management.

Skills

SVQ Level 3

Medication administration

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Professional approach

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Osprey Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: Full Time and Part Time

Osprey Court Care Home is a purpose built 60 bed care home located in Pitcrocknie Village, adjacent to the town of Alyth in Perth and Kinross. Providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, the home offers a modern, high quality environment where team members can build strong relationships, develop their skills and make a meaningful difference as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

• £15.00 per hour
• Full Time and Part Time Available
• 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 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

Osprey Court 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.