Team Leader

Xealthcare Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dynamic Team Leader for a Residential Care Home in Walsall. The ideal candidate will support smooth operations while leading staff and providing direct care. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring person-centred care, and maintaining care records. Applicants should be motivated with leadership skills and understand policies like safeguarding. This position requires commitment to delivering quality care and promoting residents' independence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff in a care environment.
• Ability to deliver hands-on care to residents.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to ensure quality care.
• Coordinate daily activities with the nurse in charge.
• Supervise Care Assistants and provide mentorship.
• Deliver care in accordance with individual plans.

Skills

Caring and motivated

Leadership

Person-centred care

Mentoring

Attention to detail

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 p...