Team Leader - Care - Elsyng House-Management

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and driven Team Leader to oversee one of our care units within our welcoming, high-quality care home., As Team Leader, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care and supporting those around you. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a committed care team.
• Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and truly reflect residents' needs.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shift coordination effectively.
• Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations, policies, and best practice.
• Acting as a visible role model, promoting excellence in care.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, senior management, and external professionals.
  
  We're looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to the role:
• Experience in a senior care position (e.g. Unit Manager, Senior Nurse, Senior Carer or similar).
• A recognised qualification in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 3/4/5 or NMC registration - desirable).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, professional approach with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and maintain high standards in a busy environment.
  
  We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you can expect:
• A supportive and approachable management team.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives every single day.
Our Values Our mission is simple but powerful: To provide exceptional homes where people can live, love, and be loved-together as one family.

This is more than just a management role-it's an opportunity to shape lives, inspire a dedicated team, and create a truly positive environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home. If you're a confident leader with a genuine passion for person-centred care and developing others, this is your chance to take the next step in your care career. We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme - why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.