Team Leader

Job Description: Team Leader

Location: Bowburn Manor - 61, North, Bowburn Way Integra, Durham DH6 5FS

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week alternate weekends)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bowburn Manor- Make Every Day Matter

At Bowburn Manor, operated by St Mary's Care Group, we believe great care is about more than meeting needs. It's about creating an environment that helps people feel truly at home, living life to the fullest and enjoying new experiences. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect and personalised care, placing residents' wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

Located in Durham, Bowburn Manoris a new 73-bed care home supporting residents with residential, dementia and respite care. We know that it's the small, meaningful moments that make a big difference to everyday life, helping residents and families feel supported.

If you share our passion for kindness, respect and making every day matter, Bowburn Manoris a place where you can truly make a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

What We Offer

Working at St Mary's Care Group means being part of something special. You'll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents