Team Leader at Glebe House

Shaw Healthcare; Southbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southbourne is seeking a passionate Residential Team Leader to enhance care for older residents. The ideal candidate will uphold high care standards, guide team practices, and safely manage medication. Experience with elderly care and NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent is required. This role offers numerous benefits, including employee ownership, bonuses, paid leave, and well-being support. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in a modern care environment.

Benefits

Paid annual leave (28 days inclusive of bank holidays)

Company sick pay

Employee referral bonus scheme

Discounted meals while on shift

Pension scheme

Access to high-street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings is essential.
• Completed NVQ/QCF Level 3 or working towards it.
• Skills in team leadership and communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain person-centred care standards and support the team.
• Administer medication in compliance with policies.
• Report changes in residents’ needs to management.

Skills

Experience working with older people in residential care

Ability to lead a team and use own initiative

Flexible, patient, caring, organised

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social care (or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of person-centred care and support your team to uphold those standards in everything they do.
• Lead by example, providing guidance and support on shift to promote best practice.
• Administer and record medication safely in line with Shaw policies and procedures.
• Report changes in residents’ needs or well‑being promptly to the Line Manager.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date care plans and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in residential care.
• Completed or working towards your NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social care (or equivalent).
• Flexible, patient, caring, organised and great with people.
• Ability to lead a team and use own initiative.

About the Role

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Residential Team Leader who is ready to make a positive impact at Glebe House, a modern, purpose-built care home located in Southbourne, near Chichester. It offers 40 residential places for older people with physical frailty, and for older people living with dementia.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

• Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee‑Owned Healthcare company in the UK, operating 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra‑care flats.
• We operate using employee‑ownership principles and are the Employee‑Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• Excellent career opportunities and care qualifications.
• 76% Employee Owned – employees have received over £1850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you).
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays.
• Free uniform.
• Death in service payment subject to criteria.
• GP online – providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app.
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift.
• Pension scheme.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts.
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards.
• Online benefits and cashback rewards.
• Support to your wellbeing includes free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.