Team Leader

Care Concern Group; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Fleet Care Home in Dartmouth, Devon, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Team Leader to guide day-to-day care and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred support for residents. You will work with nursing and management to maintain standards, supervise staff, and coordinate care delivery.

The role covers care planning, medication administration, documentation, risk management and audits. You will model professional practice, promote dignity, provide staff development, and help drive

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, supervise care staff and coordinate delivery of care.
• Oversee care planning, medication administration and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold best practices.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Team supervision

Communication skills

Caring approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our care home, nestled in the picturesque town of Dartmouth in Devon, provides exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 79 residents, offering a serene and supportive environment where quality care meets coastal charm.

Team Leader Contract £15.68 per hour Contracted to 48 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based 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. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ 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

The Fleet 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. JBRP1_UKTJ