Location
Friern Barnet

Hours
Average 40.25 hours per week
2-week rolling rota
Week 1: 4 days
Week 2: 3 days
12-hour shifts including some weekend working

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.

Key responsibilities include leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care, supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans, promoting residents’ physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing, and contributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsive. You will respond promptly to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requests, support and mentor care staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture, assist with staff induction, supervision, learning and development, including agency staff where required, maintain accurate records, and ensure effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionals. You will also promote health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulations, supporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families, and visitors.

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.

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

About you
A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents’ needs
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

Qualifications
Essential: QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices
Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs
Desirable: Assessor or Mentor qualification
Understanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions