Team Leader Days

Marton Care Homes; Hexham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Marton Care Homes in Hexham is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to guide a care team at Elm Bank. You will oversee daily living support, supervise junior staff, and contribute to care planning and records. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work evenings/weekends.

Join a family-run group focused on personalised care and residents’ dignity, with opportunities for training and career progression in a friendly home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a care/home setting.
• Ability to motivate staff and maintain high care standards.
• Flexibility to cover evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication and empathy with residents.
• Commitment to improving residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care staff to deliver high-quality daily living support.
• Assist with resident care planning and documentation as required.
• Coordinate training and support for junior staff.
• Support residents with mobility and dignity while promoting independence.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing, and appropriate response to emergencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisation

Motivation

Empathy

Flexibility

Care industry experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or willing to work towards)

Job description

Job Description

Team Leader

Location

Elm Bank, Dene Road, Hexham, NE46 1HW

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (22 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Elm Bank, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Team Leader to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.

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