Care Team Leader

Children's Hospice South West; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Ongoing career development & fullyfund

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Homes Holdings in the UK is seeking a Care Team Leader for The Chestnuts in Aylesbury. You will lead by example, deliver high‑quality care and companionship, and coordinate care with families and healthcare professionals.

This full‑time role requires 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends. The salary is £15.25 per hour, with benefits including funded training up to QCF Level 5, a company pension, a refer‑a‑friend scheme and an on‑demand pay option.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social care.
• QCF Level 2 or higher qualification.
• Right to work in the UK for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing.
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings.
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping.
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals.
• Guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management.

Education

QCF Level 2 or higher qualification

Job description

Job summary

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team.

What we offer:

• £15.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 (or above)
• This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends

Your role:

• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management

In this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.

Main duties of the job

The job opportunity at Agincare Homes Holdings invites experienced care professionals to undertake the role of Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts in Aylesbury. The position requires providing leadership, support, and a positive environment for both residents and staff. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care, offering companionship, and supporting residents with personal care, daily living, and medication management. Potential candidates must possess at least two years of experience in social care, a QCF Level 2 qualification or above, and a right to work in the UK for 12 months. Benefits include a salary of £15.25 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, funded training up to QCF Level 5, a company pension scheme, and a Blue Light discount package, among others. This full-time position requires working 42 hours weekly, including alternate weekends.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a well-established care provider with over 40 years of experience supporting communities across the UK. This family-owned company operates over 170 locations nationwide and employs over 5,500 team members. Agincare prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides high-quality care services. The organization is committed to supporting the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates. Agincare's adult services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that they meet high standards of care. They welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, although they do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Agincare's dedication to inclusivity and support for diverse communities makes it a prominent player in the UK's care sector.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team.

What we offer:

• £15.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 (or above)
• This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends

Your role:

• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management

In this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family‑owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Two years of experience in social care. QCF Level 2 or higher qualification. At least 12 months' right to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Aylesbury

HP21 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)