Relief Care Team Leader

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.

Shift length: 12-hour shifts (88)

Includes some weekend working

What You Will Be Doing 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

What We Are Looking For Essential QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

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

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

Desirable

Assessor or Mentor qualification

Understanding 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, youll 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.