Care Team Leader

Housing Diversity Network; Ixworth; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card access

Orwell Academy training

Job summary

Orwell is seeking a Care Team Leader for Blackbourne View in Ixworth, offering £29,643.52 per annum. This permanent, 38-hour-a-week role supports the Service Manager in leading our care team to deliver safe, person-centred care that enables independence and dignity.

You will coordinate staff, maintain care plans and risks, champion safeguarding, and participate in the on-call rota while upholding CQC standards and ourPACE values.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in health and social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience coordinating staff, managing rotas, schedules or care provision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and person-centred care.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Confident in using digital systems and electronic care management records.
• Flexible and able to work across 5 days out of 7.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to complete assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and the ongoing development of staff.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance records.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred approaches to care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills

Staff coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital systems

Electronic care records

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Care management software

Job description

Care Team Leader – Blackbourne View, Ixworth
£29,643.52 per annum
38 hours per week; Permanent
Job Ref: BBV055

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic care professional committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support?

Guided by our People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) values, Orwell is looking for a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in leading our care team. Together, you will help provide safe, effective care that empowers people to live independently and with dignity.

What you'll do

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and the ongoing development of staff.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance records.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred approaches to care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

What you'll bring

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience within health and social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience of coordinating staff, managing rotas, schedules or care provision.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and person-centred care.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Confident in using digital systems and electronic care management records.
• Flexible and able to work across 5 days out of 7.
• Willingness to participate in the management on-call rota.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to complete assessments.

Why join Orwell?

You'll be part of a supportive organisation that values your development, encourages new ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives every day.

If you're ready to lead with compassion and help deliver exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification...

• Level 3 in Health and Social care or above
• Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18-24 months

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier.