Care Team Leader

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Woodcock Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Enhanced weekend pay

Stream financial wellbeing program

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee referral scheme £500

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to support residents' daily lives and lead the care team to ensure high standards of person-centred care. You’ll supervise shifts, mentor staff and champion compassion within the home.

You will liaise with GPs and other professionals, develop care plans and ensure accurate records. Roles run 8:00–20:00, 3–4 shifts per week with alternate weekends, delivering dignity and wellbeing for residents.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered.
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication trained.
• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to provide high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with daily living while promoting dignity and wellbeing.
• Safely administering medication in line with prescribed instructions, policies and procedures.
• Support, guide and supervise the care team to deliver high standards of care.
• Support induction, training and development of new team members, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Complete, monitor and review residents’ care plans, ensuring accuracy and currency.
• Ensure care records and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive daily records and communicate important information across the team.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, escalate concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with GPs and healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care and support.
• Create a positive, welcoming environment for residents, families and colleagues.
• Support the wider team to maintain excellent standards of care and teamwork.

Skills

Supervision

Initiative

Leadership

Empathy

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader

Come and make a difference with Westgate Healthcare!

CareWithUsAtWestgate

Are you caring, compassionate and ready to lead a team that makes every day a little brighter for the people around you?

At Westgate Healthcare, we’re looking for a fantastic Care Team Leader to join our team and play a key role in supporting our residents to live happy, fulfilling and dignified lives.

If you’re someone who leads by example, genuinely enjoys helping others, has a can-do attitude and believes in treating every person with kindness, compassion and respect, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

8:00am – 8:00pm 3–4 shifts per week Alternate weekend working required

As a Care Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our residents’ daily lives while providing guidance and support to the wider care team. You’ll help ensure consistently high standards of care, while creating a positive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

Your role will include:

• Leading by example to provide high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with all aspects of daily living while promoting their dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Safely administering medication in line with prescribed instructions, policies and procedures.
• Supporting, guiding and supervising members of the care team, helping colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care.
• Supporting the induction, training and development of new team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Completing, monitoring and reviewing residents’ care plans, making sure they remain accurate, current and responsive to changing needs.
• Ensuring care records and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining clear and comprehensive daily records and ensuring important information is communicated effectively across the team.
• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing, recognising changes and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Working closely with GPs, healthcare professionals, Support Managers and colleagues to ensure residents receive the right care and support.
• Helping to create a positive, welcoming and supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.
• Supporting the wider team to maintain excellent standards of care, teamwork and professionalism.

Why you'll love working at Westgate

We believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they can do their best work. That’s why we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you thrive:

• Competitive pay rates, including enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 receive the same rate as staff aged 25+.
• Stream — helping support your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages, plus exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
• Blue Light Card and access to additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 when you successfully refer someone to join our team.
• Employee recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
• Team-building and social events — because great teams should have fun together too!
• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• Comprehensive induction programme, including online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience and hands‑on support within the home.
• Training and development opportunities, including the chance to work towards nationally recognised qualifications and grow your career in care.

Ready to lead, inspire and make a difference?

If you’re passionate about care, enjoy supporting others and are ready to lead a team where what you do genuinely matters, we’d love to welcome you to Westgate Healthcare.

Come and be part of a team where care comes first.

#CareWithUsAtWestgate

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication trained
• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities

Skills you'll need

• Supervision
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Empathy