Team Leader

Ash Tree House Care Home; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Free meals on shift

GP online for dependants

Discount program

Employee assistance program

Learning and development

Career progression

Long service awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Ash Tree House Care Home in Hindley, Wigan, is seeking a Night Shift Team Leader for 38.5 hours per week. You will lead shifts, supervise care staff, and coordinate care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred support for residents.

The role works alongside nursing and management to maintain standards and regulatory compliance. We expect SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, medication administration competency, and proven leadership experience.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff.
• Coordinate care delivery including care plans and documentation.
• Ensure practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Promote positive working practices and staff development.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Care coordination

Care planning

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Ash Tree House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 38.5

About Ash Tree House Care Home
Ash Tree House Care Home in Hindley, Wigan provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 60 spacious bedrooms, en suite facilities and landscaped gardens, the home offers a comfortable and welcoming environment. The team focuses on person centred care, supporting residents to maintain their independence and enjoy an active lifestyle.

• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Nights- 3 on 3 off
• Paid DBS, 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/NVQ] Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication administration training with competency
• Experience leading or supporting a care team
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Ash Tree Houseis part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.