Residential Team Leader

As a Residential Team Leader, you will lead a team in delivering person-centred support to residents, ensuring their well-being, independence, and dignity are upheld. Reporting to the Residential Manager, you will be responsible for supervising staff, coordinating activities, and fostering a supportive and positive environment that aligns with the clients values and best practices in residential care.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting residential care staff, fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is provided, tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.
• Identifying training needs, conducting performance reviews, and supporting the continuous professional development of team members.
• Overseeing staff rotas, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while maintaining compliance with working time regulations.
• Monitoring adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards, promptly addressing any risks or issues.
• Building strong relationships with residents, assisting with daily activities, personal care, and emotional support as needed.
• Acting as a point of contact for residents, families, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear, compassionate communication.
• Maintaining accurate records, including care plans, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Proactively identifying areas for service improvement and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within residential care, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leader capacity.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills; ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, safeguarding practices, and person-centred care approaches.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

‍We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K