Team Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Leeds is seeking a Team Leader at Aire View Care Home to support the home management team in delivering high-quality care with a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading the care planning process, managing discharges, monitoring wellbeing, and upholding safe working practices. DBS check and UK eligibility verification are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years’ experience in a senior role with the resident group.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and evaluating monthly plans and audits.
• Assist in smooth discharge transitions including documentation and communication with next of kin.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and adjust care plans as needs change, updating records accordingly.
• Practice safe systems of work and risk assessments across tasks and moving/handling of residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care planning

Risk assessment

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/6757

Contract Type:

Permanent

£15.00 per hour

Total vacant hours:

44

Location:

Closing Date:

15/10/2026

Job Category:

Care

Region / Division:

North Division

Job Introduction

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re 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 at Aire View Care Home in Leeds. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Team Leader will be to support the home management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive , and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Leadingin the person-centred care planning processby implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, andbeing responsible forcompletingthe action plans.
• Assisting in the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, and keeping the residents' next of kin fully informed, where appropriate.
• Leadingwithmonitoringthewell-being of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingcare and care planning andensuring that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Practicing 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 anNVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• 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.

Please note this role will require:

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