Team Leader Days

Marton Care Homes; Hexham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Marton Care Homes is seeking a Team Leader for Elm Bank, Hexham. This role is for a 22-hour-per-week, permanent position that includes alternate weekend work.

You will guide a team to deliver person-centred care and support Residents with daily living needs, under the supervision of senior staff. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or be willing to work towards it) and prior leadership experience in a similar setting to help develop staff and maintain high care

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience in a similar leadership role in a care home is preferred.
• Strong people-management and supervision skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, dignified care.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living, maintaining high standards of care.
• Supervise and train junior staff under senior guidance.
• Assist Residents with mobility, emotional and personal care needs.
• Support continence and comfort, preserving Residents’ dignity.
• Liaise with GPs and managers; maintain daily care records.
• Engage Residents in meaningful activities and social engagement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training & Supervision

Compassionate care

Flexible weekends

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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

Join Marton Care Homes - Make A Difference, Every Day

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.