Team Leader

Peoplebank; Haddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Haddington Care Home in Haddington is seeking a Team Leader to drive day-to-day leadership and high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead shifts, oversee care staff, and coordinate delivery of care in partnership with nursing and management teams.

The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards, staff development, and a culture of respect and accountability, with opportunities to contribute to audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise and support care staff.
• Coordinate care delivery including care planning and risk management.
• Oversee medication administration and documentation.
• Ensure practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Caregiving

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Haddington Care Home is a well established care home in Haddington, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative care for up to 68 residents. With a strong team culture and focus on high standards, the home offers a supportive environment where staff can develop their skills and make a meaningful difference every day.

• £15.08 per hour
• Dayshift
• Contracted to 48 hours per week
• Paid PVG, 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 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

About us

Manor Grange Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.