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£26k-£32k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Leading on shift
Ask how they guide and support carers during a busy or difficult shift.
Care standards
They oversee care delivery. Look for someone who models good practice.
Potential to grow
Many become Deputy or Registered Managers. Look for ambition and aptitude.
How to run the hire
1. Define the role
Be clear on the shift responsibilities and team size.
2. Score for leadership and values
Weight the ability to lead a shift and genuine care values.
3. Move reasonably quickly
These roles fill fairly fast.
4. Test with a scenario
Use a difficult shift situation to hear their approach.
5. Reference reliability
Confirm their care standards and reliability.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts, and candidates are compliance-checked.
Usually 3-6 weeks.
The pool is reasonable, so we focus on screening for care values and leadership potential.
A Team Leader leads the care team on shift - supervising and supporting carers, overseeing care delivery, handling medication where relevant, and being the senior person on the floor.
It's the first step into care leadership.
Very often, yes. Many Deputy and Registered Managers started as Team Leaders.
Flagging that path and offering development helps you attract and keep good people.
Try: Tell me about leading a difficult shift.
How do you support a carer who's struggling?
How do you handle a concern about a resident? and Where would you like your career to go?
Yes, across residential, supported living and complex care.
We match care experience and values to your service.
Tell us about your role and a specialist social care recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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