Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role
About Wemyss Lodge
Wemyss Lodge is a Nursing and Complex Care home which has been open for over 20 years in Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire. Wemyss Lodge caters for a vast variety of care needs and works with the motto "everyone deserves a home and family life."
Our staff team work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents. We have beds providing nursing, respite, dementia, mental health, and complex care units, which all our staff will be fully trained in, including advanced training in specialist areas.
Wemyss Lodge is within easy reach of shops, local amenities, and close to public transport.
We are now seeking a strong, confident Team Leader to join our team. This is a key leadership role on the care floor, responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards, and guiding staff through clear, firm, and supportive direction.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will:
* Take ownership of the care floor during shifts, providing clear leadership and direction.
* Lead and motivate the care team, ensuring effective performance and a positive workplace culture.
* Supervise Senior and Junior Care Assistants, making sure care is delivered safely and in line with CQC standards.
* Act as the first point of escalation for staff issues and resident concerns, using strong communication and problem-solving skills to resolve situations quickly.
* Apply extensive conflict resolution techniques to manage staff disagreements, reset standards, and maintain a respectful environment.
* Provide hands-on care, ensuring residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
* Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and role modelling.
* Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety procedures.
* Promote and uphold Wemyss Lodge's ethos and standards, keeping dignity, respect, and person-centred care at the core of daily practice.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* A natural, confident leader – able to take control of a team, set clear expectations, and follow through.
* Experienced in care, with at least two years as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader.
* Qualified to RQF Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
* Highly skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving, with proven experience managing team disagreements and challenging behaviour.
* Calm, assertive, and fair – able to balance high standards with empathy and support.
* Knowledgeable in care regulations, safeguarding, and best practice.
* Strong in communication, documentation, and collaborative working.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a respected and supportive team at a long-established care home.
* Play a pivotal role in raising standards and shaping workplace culture.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* A values-led environment where confident leadership is recognised and rewarded.
Shift Options:
* Day shifts: 8.00am to 8.00pm
* Night shifts: 8.00pm to 8.00am
(Working week runs Monday to Sunday on a flexible rota completed a month in advance)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Swindon SN3 4LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you require Sponsorship?
* Do you have a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent?
Experience:
* Senior carer: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person