Team Leader (Senior Health Care Assistant)
| Company: | Benridge Care Homes |
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| Salary: | £13.50 to £14.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Southport, PR9 7HB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The Role
At Benridge, we are searching for a new Team Leader. As a Team Leader you will be leading your team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring all members of your team are providing person centred care to all residents.
In this role you will be:
Responsible for the day to day routine of your Care Team, which will involve direction setting and delegation
Respecting the resident’s dignity and privacy at all times
Ensuring that each individual’s right to independence and choice are met
Keeping accurate care and medical records
Instilling a positive work environment
Mentoring your Care Team and carrying out observations during their day to day tasks
Conducting Supervisions / Appraisals and promoting Career Development within your Care Team
Liaising with multi disciplinary teams to achieve the relevant care for each resident
Forming professional relationships with families / advocates to keep them informed at all times
Ensuring that there are open and effective channels of communication / information to and from your Care / Management Team
Maintaining a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors according to all safety requirements
Required to work alongside the Care Manager in undertaking a variety of administrative tasks to include: assessing Mental Capacity, applying for Liberty of Protection Safeguards and be involved with Safeguard investigations
About You
The right candidate will be:
A team player
Have an eye for accuracy
Proactive and enthusiastic
Passionate about delivering high-quality care
Understanding of the need for professional boundaries
Essential requirements
Your Skills The ideal candidate will have: Strong communication skills Good leadership skills The ability to use initiative Good time management Strong organisational skills