Team Leader Days and Nights

St Mary's Care Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Ongoing training & career progression

Meaningful impact daily

Close-knit team

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Group in Leeds is seeking a compassionate Team Leader for Adel Square. You’ll supervise care, support residents with daily living, and help maintain high standards of comfort and dignity.

You’ll lead a warm team, train junior staff, and coordinate with GPs and managers. Flexible evenings and weekends are required, with permanent full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable, confident leading a team.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Flexible to work some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 3, or willingness to pursue this.

Responsibilities

• Support/assist residents with daily living to maintain dignity.
• Supervise and train junior staff and new team members.
• Assist residents with care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual).
• Help residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Promote continence.
• Care for residents who are dying or with progressive illness.
• Complete care plans and daily records.
• Assist in social activities and hobbies with residents.
• Answer nurse calls, doors and phone and relay messages.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

People-focused

Flexible schedule

Experience

NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Team Leader Days

Location

Adel Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Join St Mary’s Care Group – Make Every Day Matter

At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

At Adel Square, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Team Leader to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Leeds.

You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.

If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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

Working at St Mary’s Care Group means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• 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