Care Team Leader

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Parkeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care at Rosebank Park. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in health and social care. You'll play a pivotal role in assessing care needs and supporting team members to ensure respectful and compassionate service delivery. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including 22 days of annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Wellbeing programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care.
• Commitment to achieving supervisory qualification within 18-24 months.
• Ability to conduct one-to-one support and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet new customers and assess their care needs.
• Lead and empower team members in their roles.
• Contribute to recruitment and induction of new care team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team empowerment

Interpersonal skills

Care planning

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care or above

Supervisory qualification

Job description

Overview

Rosebank Park Team Leader - Lead with Kindness and Make a Difference. Are you a compassionate leader who wants to make a real impact? Join us as a Care Team Leader, where kindness, respect, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued—both our customers and our team. In this role, you won't just oversee tasks; you'll help people live independently, enhance their well-being, and ensure they receive the highest standard of care.

As a Care Team Leader, you'll work closely with the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our Extra Care service. You'll inspire and support your team to provide exceptional care, ensuring that our customers receive the respect, dignity, and independence they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Meet new customers and assess what care and support they need, working with other agencies.
• Be a leader in the service and empower the team members in everything they do.
• Contribute to recruitment and induction of new members of the care team.
• Provide regular reviews with customers and other professionals and to be able to develop care plans and set up packages of care.
• Provide workshops and awareness sessions on varying aspects of care provision alongside competency checks.
• Provide one-to-one support including supervision, appraisals and reflective practice to team members.

Level 3 in Health and Social Care or above. Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 – 24 months.

Requirements

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right-to-work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In some recruitment situations, such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details, please visit the official Disability Confident site.

About Rosebank Park

Rosebank Park is located in the haven port town of Harwich, a coastal town full of history and character with a strong sense of community. It is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping you to live independently for as long as possible. It provides the security and privacy of a home of your own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if you need them. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

Why Join Us?

We're more than just a care provider—we're a community that values every individual. We celebrate diversity, support professional growth, and empower our team to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. If you're passionate about leading with empathy and making a real difference, apply today—we'd love to have you on board!

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• 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
• Great training and development opportunities