Team Leader - Nights

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Team Leader for Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall, Nottinghamshire. You will support the home management team to deliver high-quality care in a safe, open and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Applicants should have NVQ 3 in care, at least two years in a senior role with residents, and strong communication and leadership skills. ADBS disclosure checks and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the person-centred care planning process with monthly evaluations.
• Perform care plan audits and develop action plans.
• Manage discharge processes, including documentation and medications.
• Keep next of kin informed where appropriate.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care records as needs change.
• Maintain safe working practices and manual handling procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

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. 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 Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall, Nottinghamshire.

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.
• 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.

• 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:

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