Team Leader

Highgate Care; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Team Leader to join Beechwood Care Centre in Bridlington. This permanent full-time role invites you to lead a compassionate team and ensure high standards of resident care.

You will coordinate care plans, supervise staff, administer medicines, and work with management to create a warm, safe, and respectful home for residents. If you are warm, organised, and motivated to improve the lives of older people, this is a rewarding opportunity with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience leading a care team is essential.
• Passion for improving lives of older people.
• Willingness to cover some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care team to ensure efficient home operations.
• Oversee resident care in absence of managers.
• Assess residents' needs and maintain care plans.
• Administer medicines and maintain records.
• Maintain bi-annual care plan reviews.
• Uphold integrity in residents' personal and financial affairs.

Skills

Warmth

Approachability

Positivity

Organised

Reliable

Team leadership

Creative

Enthusiastic

Motivation

Elder care

Flexible hours

Similar role experience

NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description: Team Leader

Location: Beechwood Care Centre, 19 Melbourne Avenue, Bridlington,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and discussed at interview.

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn't just something we talk about, it's the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We're currently looking for a Team Leader to join the team at Beechwood Care centre in Bridlington. If you're someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure that all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
• Take responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
• Assess social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Residents.
• Report any ill-health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality, and that Resident's dietary needs are met.
• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Home has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in line with the Company's policies and procedures
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.

What We're Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we'd love to hear from you.