Team Leader - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a committed Team Leader to enhance the quality of life for residents. You will supervise care delivery, implement care plans, and ensure a supportive environment for both residents and staff. The ideal candidate has an NVQ 3 in care with two years of experience in a senior role. This role includes contributing to the well-being of residents and leading a dedicated team within an enriching care home environment.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered by employer

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a senior position within the resident group.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, especially in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the home management team in delivering high-quality care.
• Lead in the care planning process and ensure resident well-being.
• Assist in smooth discharges and maintain safe systems of work.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership ability

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. We are passionate about creating an enriching environment for residents and supporting our dedicated team. Avery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our award-winning team as a Team Leader, where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Team Leader at Avery Healthcare, you will support the home management team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating care plans, assisting in smooth resident discharges, and ensuring the well-being of each resident. You will also lead and monitor staff, ensure safe systems of work, and promote a caring, supportive, and inclusive environment.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and exceptional care. With over 100 homes in our growing network, Avery is a preferred choice for residents and team members.

Job responsibilities

Other responsibilities will include:

• Leading in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, 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 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 amended to reflect any variation.
• Practising 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.
• Have 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. Our vision is to create meaningful lives together, and we proudly offer care across a 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:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least two years' experience working in a senior position with the resident group.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.