Care Team Leader

Adept Care Homes Ltd; Beeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to manage and support a team delivering high-quality care for residents with dementia. This role involves overseeing daily routines, managing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have experience in team management and dementia care, along with relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

Training and career development

5.6 weeks holidays

Free uniform & DBS provided

Onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme worth £250

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team in a care home setting is essential.
• Proven extensive experience in dementia care is required.
• Good understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated care team delivering high-quality care.
• Oversee daily routines, manage care plans, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Team management

Dementia care

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Education

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

Join Adept Care Homes, a family-run provider offering high-quality residential and dementia care across the Midlands. At our luxury 75-bed Chetwynd House, we’re passionate about enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate, person-centred care. As a Care Team Leader on our Dementia Floor, you will lead and support a dedicated care team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care for residents living with dementia. Working closely with the Care Home Management Team and Company Dementia Manager you will lead best practices including the use of validation techniques, life story work and behaviour support strategies to reduce distress and enhance wellbeing. You will oversee daily routines, manage care plans and assessments, run the keyworker system, and ensure accurate documentation and medication handling is in line with best practices. You will collaborate with families and healthcare professionals, take part in care shifts when needed, and support team development through mentoring and supervision. Your role is key in fostering a calm, engaging, and respectful environment where residents feel safe, understood, and valued, while upholding confidentiality, ensuring compliance, and championing Adept’s vision of creating an outstanding place to live and work.

What we are looking for

• Experience of managing a team in a care home setting (essential)
• NVQ level 3 (or higher) in health and social care (essential)
• Proven extensive experience in dementia care (essential)
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Experience working on an electronic care planning and medication systems
• Good understanding of dementia and the impact the diseases may have on the person and those around them

What we can offer

• Salary of £16.35 per hour
• Full time hours including alternate weekends
• 5 shifts a week
• Excellent rates of pay
• Training and career development
• 5.6 weeks holidays
• Free Uniform & DBS provided
• Onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Friendly working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral)
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

Plus, our Bespoke Benefits package

• Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20 months)
• Personalised offers and discounts at thousands of brands
• Savings on weekly/monthly shopping
• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, plus the Employee Assistance Program
• Broadband deals
• Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers
• Access to a Private GP
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more

Our team receive ongoing training and development from our dedicated Training Manager and Lifestyle & Dementia Manager who offer online training, classroom-based sessions, and 1:1 mentoring. We provide competitive pay and recognition through Employee of the Month and awards schemes. We also offer interest-free loans to team members and invest in the Care Workers Charity which provides financial assistance for care workers in need.

If you feel you are the right person for our Care Team Leader position, apply now!