Team Leader

Care Concern Group; Broughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Wagestream access

Meals on shift

GP access

Discount program

EAP 24/7

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Ash Tree House Care Home in Hindley, Wigan is seeking a Team Leader to lead day-to-day care delivery. You will supervise shifts, oversee care planning, medication administration and risk management to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred support.

Work with nursing and management to maintain standards and drive continuous improvement. The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, medication competency, and prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• SVQ/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.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise and support care staff.
• Coordinate care delivery, care planning, documentation and risk management.
• Ensure practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Act as role model to promote positive working practices and staff development.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care

Team coordination

Professional approach

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Medication administration competency

Job description

About Ash Tree House Care Home

About Ash Tree House Care Home in Hindley, Wigan provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 60 spacious bedrooms, en suite facilities and landscaped gardens, the home offers a comfortable and welcoming environment. The team focuses on person centred care, supporting residents to maintain their independence and enjoy an active lifestyle.

Team Leader Contract

£15.15- £15.50 per hour
Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
Nights- 3 on 3 off
Paid DBS, 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/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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Ash Tree House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust Respect Passion Kindness Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.

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