Team Leader at Jubilee House Nursing Home

St Cecilia’s Care Group; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free enhanced DBS

Perkbox – Access to free perks and 1,•

FlexEarn - access your wages at any‑to

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Referral scheme – up to £250

Saint Cecilia's Awards

Job summary

Jubilee House Nursing Home in Whitby is seeking a Team Leader to lead the care team with confidence, compassion and professionalism. You will champion residents’ dignity, safety and wellbeing, and foster a warm, person-centred environment.

This full-time role offers up to 48 hours per week, day shifts, and a competitive hourly rate of £13.75. You will collaborate with the nursing team to update care plans and mentor staff, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, motivate and support a care team.
• Clear communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and dignity in care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team with confidence, compassion and professionalism
• Champion residents’ dignity, safety, independence and wellbeing
• Foster a warm, homely and person-centred environment
• Ensure care is delivered to high standards, following best practice and safeguarding principles
• Liaise closely with the nursing team for clinical updates, care plans and changes in residents’ health
• Support staff through mentoring, supervision, guidance and modelling excellent practice
• Maintain high-quality documentation, handovers and communication
• Help create a positive culture where everyone feels valued including residents, families and staff

Education

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Job description

Team Leader at Jubilee House Nursing Home

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Position type: Full-time

Location:Jubilee House, White Point Rd, Whitby YO21 3JR

Team Leader at Jubilee House Nursing Home

Hours: up to 48 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Day Shifts - 7:45am to 8:00pm

Rate of pay: £13.75 per hour

Are you a compassionate, confident and values‑driven leader who believes older people deserve exceptional care delivered with dignity, respect and genuine kindness?
At Jubilee House, we’re looking for a Team Leader who brings heart as well as skill, someone who leads by example, supports their team, and puts residents at the centre of every decision.

What Makes This Role Special?

Our residents want care workers who are:

• Kind, patient and calm, especially during vulnerable moments
• Attentive and observant, noticing changes and acting quickly
• Respectful, always protecting their dignity, preferences and independence
• Warm and friendly, making the home feel safe, familiar and homely
• Reliable, someone they can trust to help them feel secure and well cared for
• Genuinely interested in them — their stories, routines, needs and choices

Your team will be looking for a leader who:

• Supports, guides and encourages them, especially on busy or challenging days
• Communicates clearly and respectfully
• Is approachable and steady, someone they can turn to for advice
• Organises and prioritises the shift so everyone knows what to do
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration and good morale
• Role models best practice and positivity
• Values their contributions, making them feel appreciated and heard

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and support the care team with confidence, compassion and professionalism
• Champion residents’ dignity, safety, independence and wellbeing
• Foster a warm, homely and person‑centred environment
• Ensure care is delivered to high standards, following best practice and safeguarding principles
• Liaise closely with the nursing team for clinical updates, care plans and changes in residents’ health
• Support staff through mentoring, supervision, guidance and modelling excellent practice
• Maintain high-quality documentation, handovers and communication
• Help create a positive culture where everyone feels valued including residents, families and staff

What You’ll Bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Compassion, empathy and a person‑centred approach
• Confidence to lead, motivate and support others
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to stay calm, professional and solution‑focused
• Willingness to elevate clinical concerns and work closely with the nursing team
• Commitment to safeguarding, dignity, choice and quality care
• Integrity, accountability and a strong work ethic
• Achieved or be working towards Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

About Jubilee House

Jubilee House is a caring and supportive nursing home where we provide high-quality care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with complex nursing needs. Our mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate care, enriching the lives of our residents and their families. We are dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and safe environment that promotes well‑being, dignity, choice and independence for those entrusted to our care.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a friendly, professional team that feels like family

Enjoy a rewarding role where every day brings purpose and connection

Receive full training, ongoing support, and opportunities to develop your career

Make a real difference in the lives of older people

If you’re someone with warmth, resilience, empathy and strong leadership values we’d love to welcome you to our Jubilee House family.

Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer as part of our staff package:

• Same rate of pay regardless of age
• Rewards for service – supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years
• Free enhanced DBS
• Supplement to your hourly rate for successful completion of NVQ(QCF)/Diploma in Social Care
• Perkbox – Access to a range of free perks and over 1,000 discounts from the biggest brands
• FlexEarn - access your wages at any-time
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Happy Birthday Day Off – after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day’s leave on us
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at £100 gift voucher for 5 years’ service
• Referral scheme – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to the team
• Saint Cecilia's Awards recognising and rewarding employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes.