Team Leader

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in London is seeking a Team Leader to support the management team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 3 in care and at least two years of experience in a senior role. Responsibilities include implementing care plans and monitoring resident well-being. Join a supportive team dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working in a senior position with the resident group.
• Ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the person-centred care planning process.
• Assist in the smooth transition of discharges from the home.
• Monitor the well-being of each resident.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is committed to building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Overview

As a Team Leader at Avery Healthcare, your focus will be to support the home management team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating care plans, assisting with smooth transitions of resident discharges, and leading in the monitoring of resident well-being. You will also be expected to practice safe systems of work and demonstrate the ability to lead staff effectively.

Responsibilities

Package Description:

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Team Leader. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

• Lead in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, and being responsible for completing the action plans.
• Assist in the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, and keeping the residents' next of kin fully informed where appropriate.
• Lead with monitoring the well-being of each resident, be aware of any change impacting care and care planning, and ensure that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks and moving and handling of residents, by assessing risks and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

About You

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have two years experience working in a senior position with the resident group.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Role Requirements

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, and at least two years of experience working in a senior position with the resident group. You should also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well as the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.