Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering care home as a Team Leader, where you will lead a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for residents with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will inspire and mentor your team while ensuring the highest standards of care are met. With structured training and development opportunities, you will have the chance to grow your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience supporting older people, especially those with dementia.
• Strong leadership skills and a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to residents with empathy.
• Supervise and support a team of care assistants effectively.
• Prepare and review individual care plans for personalized care.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Medication Management

Care Planning

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Care and Support - Ashlea Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 44

Join Our Specialist Complex Care Team as a Team Leader at Oaklea Complex Care Unit

Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist division of Care Concern Group, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs. As part of our rapid expansion, we’re proud to introduce Oaklea Complex Care Unit within Ashlea Court Care Home—a pioneering 26-bed unit providing high-quality, specialist care for residents with complex conditions, including dementia.

Why Join Us?
As a Team Leader at Oaklea Complex Care Unit, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference—ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care while supporting and mentoring your team to excel. If you're passionate about leading by example and helping others reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG
• Uniform provided
• Onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with Compassion – Provide exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and respect
• Set the Standard – Maintain high-quality care practices in line with regulatory standards and best practices
• Inspire and Motivate – Supervise, lead, and support a team of care assistants, creating a positive and collaborative work environment
• Care Planning – Prepare, review, and understand individual care plans, ensuring personalised and effective care for each resident
• Medication Management – Administer medications following all guidelines and best practice protocols
• Monitor and Respond – Observe residents’ wellbeing, responding promptly to any concerns or changes in their condition
• Foster Communication – Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, residents, and families to ensure a supportive and responsive care environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Caring Nature – A compassionate and motivated individual who puts residents at the heart of everything they do
• Experience – Previous experience supporting older people, ideally including those living with dementia
• Leadership Skills – Confident in leading a care team and passionate about mentoring and developing others
• Qualifications – SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential

Training & Development
We are committed to investing in your career, offering structured training programmes, leadership development courses, and hands-on mentoring to help you thrive. Whether you want to enhance your leadership skills or progress into senior care management, we provide the resources and guidance to support your journey.

Care Concern Group is a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100 care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue to expand. Our recent inspection ratings and a 9.6/10 carehome.co.uk score reflect our commitment to delivering outstanding care.

If you’re ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where you can inspire, support, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career at Oaklea Complex Care Unit.