Team Leader - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, dedicated Team Leader for Aire View Care Home in Leeds. You will support the home management team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key requirements include an NVQ level 3 in care, at least two years in a senior role with residents, and strong communication and leadership skills. A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care for care homes or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a senior role with residents.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the person-centred care planning process and monitor monthly evaluations.
• Assist in the smooth discharge processes and keep residents' next of kin informed.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care plans for changing needs.
• Ensure safe working practices and safe handling of residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Written communication

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Team Leader at Aire View Care Home in Leeds. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

Your focus as Team Leader will be to support the home management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, and being responsible for completing the action plans.
• Assisting in the smooth transition of any discharges from the home, including documentation, medication, and keeping the residents' next of kin fully informed, where appropriate.
• Leading with monitoring the well‑being of each resident, being aware of any change impacting care and care planning and ensuring that changing needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Practicing safe systems of work across a range of tasks and moving and handling of residents, by assessing risks and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

About You

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years’ experience working in a senior position with the resident group.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.