CARE TEAM LEADER (DAYS)

We are looking for a caring, motivated, and proactive Care Team Leader to join our residential and nursing care teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and leading others to achieve the very best outcomes for residents. As a Team Leader, you will lead shifts, support and guide care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and responsive care that promotes wellbeing, dignity, independence, and quality of life. You will play an important role in creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents, relatives, colleagues, and visitors, while helping to maintain the high standards our services are known for. The Care Team Leader role is worked on a rota basis and includes evening and weekend shifts. Average hours: 40.25 hours per week Shift pattern: 2-week rolling rota Week 1: 4 days Week 2: 3 days Shift length: 12-hour shifts (8–8) Includes some weekend working What You Will Be Doing Leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care are consistently deliveredSupporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans and preferencesPromoting residents’ physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeingContributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsiveResponding promptly and appropriately to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requestsSupporting, mentoring, and motivating care staff to maintain a positive and professional team cultureAssisting with staff induction, supervision, learning, and development, including agency staff where requiredMaintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionalsPromoting health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulationsSupporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families, and visitors Essential What We Are Looking For QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalentExperience working within a care environment, including supervising staff within a care settingExperience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilitiesUnderstanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practicesKnowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEsStrong communication, leadership, and organisational skillsAbility to manage challenging situations positively and work effectively under pressureGood IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systemsA flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents’ needs Desirable Assessor or Mentor qualificationUnderstanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Excellent learning and development opportunities Ongoing training and career progression Supportive leadership and team environment The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people and their families Why Join Us? At Jewish Care, you’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team where your contribution is truly valued. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where residents and colleagues can thrive, and where high-quality care is delivered with kindness, dignity, and respect every day. Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity. Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.