Residential Team Leader

Residential Team Leader (Days)

Location:

Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster

Salary: 16.52 per hour, with overtime paid at £18.02 per hour. Basic annual equivalent of £33,073

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

38 hours per week

8:00am - 6:00pm on a two-week rolling rota

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2:
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Take the next step in your care career — be a key player in leading our passionate team, inspiring excellence, and helping deliver truly exceptional outcomes for our residents.

Evermore Care seeks an experienced Care Team Leader to join our team at Ashton Manor, a luxury care home in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role, guiding and supporting colleagues to deliver the highest standards of care for our residents.

As a Team Leader, you’ll take responsibility for coordinating shifts, providing hands‑on leadership, and mentoring staff to ensure exceptional care delivery. You’ll also act as the senior point of contact in the absence of the Home Manager, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the service at all times.

• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and discounts on gym membership
• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on‑site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

• Lead and supervise the care team, ensuring effective handovers, guidance, and setting a positive role model.
• Manage rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the home management team, addressing concerns promptly.
• Build positive relationships with residents’ families and external professionals through regular communication.
• Conduct and lead team meetings, providing feedback and support to staff.
• Oversee medication management, including receipt and administration.
• Promote dignity, respect and choice, ensuring an exceptional resident experience at all times.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the induction, training and ongoing development of team members.
• Carry out spot checks, supervisions and competency assessments to maintain outstanding standards.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Significant experience in a similar setting, with a solid understanding of dementia and elderly care.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and appraising staff.
• Knowledge of medication management and adherence to safety protocols.

Ashton Manor is a state‑of‑the‑art 67-bed care home offering premium personal, dementia and respite care across three floors. Rooms are decorated to a high standard with modern fixtures, video‑calling facilities and stylish furnishings. It also features a beauty salon, cinema room and a range of activities for residents.

If you have the experience and passion for leading a team in a supportive and high‑standard care setting, APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower individuals, supporting diverse perspectives and experiences in our workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing support during the recruitment process.