Care Team Leader

Care Team Leader (Days) – Jewish Care

Salary: £33,160 per annum
Location: Anita Dorfman House, Stanmore, HA7 3FT
Employer: Jewish Care
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hours: Average 40.25 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 12-hour day shifts (8am–8pm), on a two-week rolling rota
Reference: VP73065424
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert.

Job Overview

Jewish Care is recruiting a caring, motivated and experienced Care Team Leader (Days) to join its team at Anita Dorfman House, part of the Sandringham campus in Stanmore.

This is an opportunity for an experienced care professional to take on a leadership role, supporting colleagues and ensuring older residents receive safe, compassionate and high-quality person-centred care.

You will lead and coordinate shifts, supervise care staff and support residents, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. You will also help promote residents’ dignity, independence and physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care staff during shifts to maintain high standards of care.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans.
• Promote residents’ physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans.
• Respond appropriately to alarms, emergencies, incidents and residents’ requests.
• Support, mentor and motivate care colleagues.
• Assist with staff induction, supervision, training and development.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance with care regulations.
• Help provide a welcoming and supportive environment for residents, families and visitors.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• QCF Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a care environment, including staff supervision.
• Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and person-centred care.
• Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and work effectively under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including experience using electronic care planning systems.
• A flexible and compassionate approach to resident care.

Desirable Requirements

• Assessor or Mentor qualification.
• Understanding of Jewish values, culture and traditions.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern

The position offers an average of 40.25 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Four working days.
• Week 2: Three working days.
• Shift duration: 12 hours, from 8am to 8pm.
• Some weekend working is required.

Salary and Benefits

Jewish Care offers:

• Annual salary of £33,160.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Supportive leadership and team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families.

About Jewish Care

Jewish Care is a leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community across London and the South East.

The organisation supports more than 12,000 people every week through residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work and mental health services.

Its values include Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Inclusiveness, with a commitment to providing high-quality care in an environment where residents and colleagues feel valued and respected.

Application Process

Interested candidates should review the full job requirements and submit their applications online through the official NHS Jobs application portal.

Closing date: 31 December 2026.

Employer: Jewish Care
Recruitment Contact: Julie Garrity
Email: resourcing@jcare.org