Team Leader

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Team Leader for Beechwood Care Centre in Bridlington. This permanent, full-time role focuses on guiding a compassionate team to deliver person-centred care and maintain high standards across daily operations.

You will oversee resident care, coordinate staff, and ensure accurate records and care plans are kept up to date, while promoting dignity and kindness in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Experience leading a care team and ensuring high standards of care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure efficient operation of the Home and a positive resident atmosphere.
• Oversee resident care and liaise with Home Manager in absence of Deputy Manager.
• Assess residents' care needs and maintain ongoing assessments and care plans.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs; administer medicines per policy.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure care plans are reviewed bi-annually.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Organised

Creativity

Flexibility

Communication

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 atBeechwood 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

As our Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• 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. Be part of our team at Beechwood Care Centrethat makes each day brighter for our residents.