Team Leader

Position: Team Leader (Day Shifts)

Compensation: £14.15 per hour, plus additional incentives

Schedule: Full-time, 7 am - 7 pm, 3-4 shifts per week, including alternate weekends and an on-call weekend rota

Location: Mansfield

This Team Leader role is an opportunity for an experienced individual to provide compassionate, resident-focused care while leading and supporting a dedicated team. This role is well-suited to someone passionate about fostering resident independence, well-being, and dignity, with strong leadership skills to motivate and guide the caregiving team.

Benefits

The organisation offers a range of benefits to support and reward its team, including:

• Competitive Salary: Positioned within the top quartile of market rates


• Annual Pay Increase: Performance-based raises of up to 8%, plus cost of living adjustments


• Holiday Allowance: 28 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays


• Pension Contribution: 3% contribution to NEST Pension Scheme


• Recognition Rewards: Earn vouchers or cash bonuses for performance, training, attendance, and team contributions


• Funded Training: Full support for relevant qualifications, with a bonus up to £500 upon completion


• Referral Bonus: Up to £1,000 for successful team member referrals


• Meal Subsidy: Low-cost meals at £1 per course during shifts


• DBS Check: Covered by the employer


• Uniforms Provided

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage pressure effectively


• Caring, positive, and enthusiastic attitude


• Proficiency in time management and communication


• Willingness to engage in additional training as required

Responsibilities

As Team Leader, the individual will provide the highest standard of care while promoting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of residents. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the team to deliver personalised care, respecting each resident's choice, dignity, and independence


• Supporting caregivers in providing personal care and daily assistance, such as washing, dressing, and eating


• Administering medication accurately


• Providing input during shift handovers to ensure continuity of care

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or Registered Nurse)


• Minimum one year of experience in a residential or nursing home setting


• Understanding of person-centred care principles and safeguarding


• Full driver’s license


• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of abuse


• Satisfactory Care Character Assessment


• Ability to commute within 30 minutes of the location

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Two years’ experience in a similar role in a care or nursing home


• Experience in dementia care


• NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or above


• Previous team management experience

About the Organisation

Their mission is to provide compassionate care to residents by fostering a workplace that values team wellbeing and professional growth. The organisation consistently maintains high standards of care, evidenced by strong ratings and positive regulatory feedback.

This Team Leader role is ideal for those with the experience and dedication to lead a team in providing exceptional care, with the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the lives of residents so please apply online ASAP to be considered.

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.