Team Leader

Xealthcare Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a caring and motivated Team Leader for a residential care home in Greater London. This role involves leading and supporting the staff on shift while delivering hands-on care to residents. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker and possess good communication and organisational skills. The position offers £13 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and leadership development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is required.
• Ability to mentor Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants.
• Caring, reliable, and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Coordinate daily activities with the nurse in charge.
• Deliver care in line with individual care plans.
• Monitor Service Users' wellbeing and report concerns.
• Ensure accurate completion of care records.

Skills

Experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in leading a team

Job description

Job Title : Team Leader

Residential Care Home

Salary : £13 per hour | Hours : 36 hours per week | Shifts : Days only, 12-hour shifts (3 days per week)

Responsible to : Nurse in Charge / Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

We are looking for a caring and motivated Team Leader to support the smooth running of our residential care home. This role offers a step up from Senior Care Assistant, with additional responsibility for leading staff on shift while continuing to provide hands‑on care to residents.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support staff on shift to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care is delivered at all times.

Work closely with the nurse in charge to coordinate daily activities and maintain continuity of care.

Supervise, support and mentor Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants.

Deliver direct care in line with individual care plans, promoting dignity, respect and independence.

Monitor Service Users wellbeing and report any concerns or changes promptly.

Ensure accurate completion of care records, handovers and incident reports.

Promote and adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control policies.

Maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times.

About You

Experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker or similar role within a residential care setting.

Confident leading a team and supporting colleagues on shift.

A caring, reliable and professional approach to work.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Remuneration and Hours

This role offers £13 per hour, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week, with opportunity for overtime and enhanced responsibility and the opportunity to develop leadership skills within a supportive care environment.