Posted 28 July 2026The Malthouse Residential Home

Job details

  • Salary£14.75 per hour£14.75 per hour
  • RoleSenior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationGillingham, Dorset
  • Job ReferenceTMTL

Job Summary

Team Leader 

The Malthouse, Gillingham

£14.75 per hour

Full-time night shifts 35 hrs per week 9:30 pm - 7:30 am (includes alternate weekends)

Day shifts 28 hours per week 7:30 am - 2:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, The Malthouse.

Specialising in residential support for the elderly, The Malthouse is a traditional building with a quirky and charming interior set in beautiful grounds with a courtyard and a private rear garden. Inside the home is a warm and homely atmosphere, and you’ll be greeted by a care team who pride themselves on friendliness and caring.

What would a typical day look like?

  • Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
  • Providing companionship and offering social interaction
  • Maintaining accurate resident records
  • Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
  • Supporting and leading our existing care team

Whether you are an experienced senior care assistant or are ready to take your first step into a senior role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Company Pension
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
  • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
  • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
  • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
  • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
  • Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector, and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

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