Location
Golders Green

Hours
Rota basis including evening and weekend shifts, 12-hour shifts

Salary
£16.00 per hour

About the Role
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.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care are consistently delivered
Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans and preferences
Promoting residents' physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing
Contributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsive
Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requests
Supporting, mentoring, and motivating care staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture
Assisting with staff induction, supervision, learning, and development, including agency staff where required
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
Promoting health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulations
Supporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families, and visitors

Experience
Experience working within a care environment, including supervising staff within a care setting
Experience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilities
Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices
Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs

About you
Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Ability to manage challenging situations positively and work effectively under pressure
Good IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systems
A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents' needs

Qualifications
Essential: QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Desirable: Assessor or Mentor qualification
Understanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions is desirable