Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,375 per annum
We have an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in leading a dedicated team and delivering exceptional care within a unique and respected setting.
Important: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
“We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
Please note that we are not currently able to offer sponsorship and therefore we cannot accept applicants seeking sponsorship in the short term.”
Elmthorpe Convent, located in the Cowley area of Oxford, is home to members of the Salesian Sisters and is managed by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.
About the Role
Working alongside the Service Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of the service. You will lead and support the staff team to ensure that residents – the Sisters and others in the community – receive high-quality, person-centred care that reflects and promotes the religious ethos of the home.
We are committed to enabling those we support to live with dignity and independence in a caring, holistic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations within the home
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and healthcare regulations
- Lead, motivate, and support the staff team
- Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans
- Manage resources and budgets effectively
- Promote a positive, inclusive environment for residents and staff
- Work closely with the pastoral lead and clerical community
- Liaise with families and external professionals to maintain high standards of care
- Support staff through supervision, training, and development
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Hold (or be working towards) an NVQ Level 3 in Management
- Have experience in a senior role within a residential or similar care setting
- Demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Be knowledgeable in CQC standards, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
- Have experience in medication management within a care environment
- Be flexible to work weekends and unsociable hours as required
- Show a commitment to continuous professional development
- Embody the values of hospitality, compassion, respect, justice, and trust
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Interested?
For an informal discussion or more information, please contact:
Please note: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Pay: £31,375.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- This post is for female applicants only - advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). Please confirm your gender?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
