Team Leader – Nights | Elderly Care

S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

500 joining bonus

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card discounts

Life insurance cover

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

S.N.G Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a residential elderly care setting in Froxfield, near Petersfield. You will lead a care team, oversee shifts, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, person-centred care on a daily basis.

You will mentor staff, manage medication administration, and maintain care plans and documentation while liaising with families and healthcare professionals to optimise resident wellbeing and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent/higher qualification
• Previous experience in a residential or nursing home setting
• Senior Care Assistant / Care Supervisor / Team Leader experience
• Experience with medication administration
• Understanding of safeguarding, CQC standards and care regulations
• Experience completing care plans and documentation
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead, support and motivate a care team
• Motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support staff to ensure high standards of care.
• Mentor team members and promote dignity, independence and wellbeing of residents.
• Support care delivery, administer medication, and complete care plans and documentation.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and wider care team to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team motivation

Proactive attitude

UK work eligibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join a residential elderly care setting located in Froxfield, supporting older adults and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care. This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Froxfield, Petersfield, Alton, Bordon, Waterlooville, Winchester, Farnham and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting and leading a team of care staff while ensuring consistently high standards of care are maintained. You will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting staff, mentoring team members and promoting the dignity, independence and wellbeing of residents. You will be involved in supporting care delivery, administering medication, completing care plans and documentation, and working closely with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent/higher qualification
• Previous experience working within a residential or nursing home setting
• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant, Care Supervisor or Team Leader role
• Experience with medication administration
• Understanding of safeguarding, CQC standards and relevant care regulations
• Experience completing care plans and care documentation
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead, support and motivate a care team
• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Salary: 15.00 - £16.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 500 joining bonus
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Uniform provided
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Life insurance cover
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive management team