Team Leader in Driffield

Location: Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (42 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: £15.38phr

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person‑centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Team Leader to join the team at The Limes in Driffield. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring that all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
• Taking responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and in the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
• Assessing social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintaining on‑going assessment and review of all other Residents.
• Reporting any ill-health among Residents and making requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensuring meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality, and that Residents’ dietary needs are met.
• Administering prescribed medicines and maintaining the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring that each Resident within the Home has an individualised Care Plan.
• Practising maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs and avoiding abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• Organised, reliable, and confident in 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

• 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.

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our team at The Limes that makes each day brighter for our residents.