Night Care Team Leader

  • Abbeyfield Living Society
  • Merton, London
  • Mar 25, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Overview

Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 01:00

Lee House is an attractive residential care home located in Wimbledon offering care and support to residents over the age of 65. The home has been carefully designed to offer comfortable accommodation which includes single occupancy bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, a pleasant lounge, dining room and garden. Facilities are also available for family or friends to stay overnight. Residents may personalise their room with small items of furniture and ornaments to promote familiarity.

Hours

Hours: Contract of 24.5 hours per week, this is based on x2 12 hour shifts per week, plus an additional 15 minutes per shift for handover. This will include alternate weekend shifts.

The role

The role:

Our Care Team Leader's sit at the heart of what we do. Asthe recognised leader on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility forregular monitoring of thehealth, care and social needs of our residents, plus the preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.

You'll supervise, support coachand developother team members, and liaisewith people involved in resident'scare, as well as with the residents themselves.Put simply, you'll ensureresidents'needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.

As the Care Team Leader on shift, you will keep a cool head and take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

Benefits

At Lee House, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

  • Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
  • Generous amount of paid leave, including bank/public holidays (pro rata)
  • Free onsite parking
  • Life Assurance
  • Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
  • Learning and career development opportunities
  • Company pension
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Shop and save vouchers
  • Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
  • Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
  • Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.
About You
  • You must be an experiencedCare Assistant, ideally with a Level 3 qualificationin Health and Social Careor equivalent,or be committed to working towards this.
  • As a leader of a team, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled inwritingand updating Care Plans
  • You must also be competent in the administration of medication.
  • Above all else, you'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.