Team Leader - Southfields Care Home

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37 hours per week, mixed shifts (7:30am to 3pm and 10am to 6pm), with weekend cover as required.

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Southfields Care Home, rated Good by the CQC, provides exceptional support for older people living with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.

Located in a peaceful residential area of Northampton, Southfields offers a warm and welcoming home where residents are supported to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Our dedicated team delivers compassionate, person-centred care, with dignity, respect and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Through meaningful activities, tailored support and a strong sense of community, we help residents feel safe, valued and empowered every day.

As a Team Leader at Southfields Care Home, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting our care teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred care for older people living with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.

Working as part of the management team, you'll help ensure residents receive the highest standards of care while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. You'll lead by example, supporting colleagues to provide compassionate care and creating a positive environment where residents can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing care plans, risk assessments and reviews, supporting staff induction and development, and promoting a safe, welcoming atmosphere for residents, families and colleagues. You'll also contribute to service improvement, quality standards and regulatory compliance, while supporting the Home Manager with administrative, operational and financial responsibilities. Championing resident choice, independence and wellbeing will be at the heart of everything you do.

Working Pattern

37 hours per week, working a mix of 7:30am to 3:00pm and 10:00am to 6:00pm shifts, with weekend working on a rota basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a supportive and rewarding care home environment.

You'll be passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care and helping others to THRIVE. As a positive role model, you'll inspire and motivate your team to provide the highest standards of care, dignity and respect for our residents.

As a natural leader, you'll enjoy supporting and developing others, creating a positive and inclusive environment where residents feel valued and colleagues feel empowered to perform at their best. You'll bring warmth, compassion and professionalism to every interaction, helping to make a real difference to people's lives every day.

With experience supporting older people in a residential care setting, you'll be confident leading care teams, managing priorities and building positive relationships with residents, families and professionals. You'll have a good understanding of the Care Act, National Care Standards and relevant care legislation, alongside experience in care planning, record keeping and performance monitoring.

Ideally, you'll hold a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards a Level 4 qualification. Flexibility is important, as the role will include weekend and bank holiday working when required.

Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Carer or in a similar supervisory role, particularly within dementia care, would be advantageous. A management qualification, experience supporting staff through supervision and appraisals, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle would also be beneficial.

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can support others, drive high standards and help residents live fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note
that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to both Adults' and Children's Barred List checks. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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