Team Leader - Care

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Team Leader at a Barchester care home, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, you'll lead and supervise our Carers and Senior Carers with the support of a Registered Nurse or Care Practitioner. We'll rely on you to make sure individual care plans are followed to the letter so that we can achieve the highest standards. You'll also ensure each resident has lots of quality one-to-one time. The role of Team Leader here also involves some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on things like weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us a Team Leader. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person.

Main duties of the job

As a Team Leader at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring our residents' lives are both stimulating and fulfilling. The position focuses on providing person-centred care, with a deep respect for each resident's independence, privacy, dignity, and choice. You will lead a team of Carers and Senior Carers, backed by a Registered Nurse or Care Practitioner, to make sure each care plan is meticulously followed. You'll also manage clinical tasks such as recording observational data like weight and blood pressure and conducting basic wound dressing procedures. It is crucial to consistently offer one-on-one time with residents, serving as a reliable role model to both your team and the residents' families.At the senior level, you'll bring experience in caregiving and have had prior supervisory roles. A solid understanding of clinical care for older individuals is essential, accompanied by a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Along with these qualifications, a willingness to complete an assessor qualification is expected. An enthusiastic and tenacious approach with strong communication skills will enable you to instill trust in both your colleagues and the families of our residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care for older adults, focusing on a person-centred approach that respects each individual's independence and dignity. As a leader in the care sector, Barchester offers a workplace where professionals in the field of care are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. The organisation places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and vibrant culture that prioritises the residents' and their families' needs, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met.Apart from a competitive salary, Barchester provides a comprehensive rewards package, recognising the dedication and hard work of its employees. Offering pathways for free learning and development, Barchester is invested in the professional growth of its staff while also promoting a healthy work-life balance through various discount schemes and benefits. With a reputation for quality care that you'd expect for your loved ones, Barchester stands out as a rewarding place to build a career.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.38 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522377252
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stamford, PE9 3TJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Team Leader at a Barchester care home, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, you'll lead and supervise our Carers and Senior Carers with the support of a Registered Nurse or Care Practitioner. We'll rely on you to make sure individual care plans are followed to the letter so that we can achieve the highest standards. You'll also ensure each resident has lots of quality one-to-one time.

The role of Team Leader here also involves some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on things like weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment.

ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us a Team Leader. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. As well as that, we'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you always inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you'd like to use your leadership and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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