Care Team Leader

Anchor; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Team Leader to supervise the care team in a dementia care home. This 30-hour per week role involves two long days 08:00–20:00 and a short day 08:00–14:00, with alternating weekends.

Lead shifts, ensure safe, person-centred dementia care, maintain records, support induction and safeguarding, and ensure GDPR compliance. Requires NVQ3/QCF and prior supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a care team.
• Previous experience working in a residential or dementia care setting.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Medication administration training.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support Care Assistants during each shift.
• Ensure residents receive safe, effective, and person-centred dementia care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any changes in condition to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Administer medication in line with policies and procedures (where qualified to do so).
• Allocate duties and oversee the day-to-day running of the care team.
• Maintain accurate care records, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Support new team members through induction, mentoring, and ongoing supervision.
• Promote meaningful activities and positive experiences for residents.
• Ensure safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and GDPR requirements are followed at all times.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Assist with staffing levels, shift handovers, and effective communication across the home.

Skills

Team leadership

Dementia care knowledge

Communication

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

30 hours per week,2 x long day 0800-2000 and one short day 0800-1400, required to work every other weekend.

Job Purpose

To lead and support the care team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents living with dementia. The Team Leader will act as a role model, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with individual care plans, regulatory standards, and the home's values, while promoting residents' dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support Care Assistants during each shift.
• Ensure residents receive safe, effective, and person-centred dementia care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any changes in condition to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Administer medication in line with policies and procedures (where qualified to do so).
• Allocate duties and oversee the day-to-day running of the care team.
• Maintain accurate care records, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Support new team members through induction, mentoring, and ongoing supervision.
• Promote meaningful activities and positive experiences for residents.
• Ensure safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and GDPR requirements are followed at all times.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Assist with staffing levels, shift handovers, and effective communication across the home.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a residential or dementia care setting.
• Experience supervising or leading a care team.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Medication administration training.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.