Relief Care Team Leader

We are looking for a caring, motivated and proactive Relief Care Team Leader to join our team at Otto Schiff in Golders Green. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced care professional who enjoys leading others while providing high-quality, person-centred support to older people living with dementia. You will take responsibility for coordinating shifts, supporting care staff and ensuring residents receive the right care and support to maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life. You will also contribute to care planning, safeguarding, medication support, staff development and effective communication with families and healthcare professionals. If you have strong leadership skills, a compassionate approach and a genuine commitment to excellent care, we would love to hear from you.

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

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

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.

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services.

We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives

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