Care Team Leader - Nights

Anchor Hanover; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider seeks an experienced Care Team Leader in Chichester. The role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure residents receive personalized care, promoting dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and a strong background in dementia care. Join a supportive environment committed to staff development and excellence in care.

Benefits

Flexible working contracts

Excellent training and development

Mental health support

Pension plan with employer contribution

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care setting required.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and care standards is important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift team to ensure compassionate care.
• Lead by example and provide support to staff.
• Manage medication administration and health monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Dementia Care

Motivational Skills

Education

A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

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Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive in leading a team and delivering exceptional care? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Care Team Leader, you will oversee the night shift team, ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered care tailored to their needs. You will lead by example, providing guidance, support, and encouragement to staff while maintaining high standards in line with regulatory requirements.

• Leading the care team to deliver outstanding support to residents with dementia
• Ensuring care plans are followed and updated appropriately
• Providing hands-on care when needed, fostering dignity and independence
• Overseeing medication administration and health monitoring
• Supporting and mentoring night staff to maintain best practices
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professional

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in a dementia care setting
• A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and care standard

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

Augusta Court in Chichester is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 46 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

• Excellent training to develop staff into their next role with the company to further their career pathway
• CQC rating ‘Good’ throughout and Intergenerational project working with our neighbouring nursery to enhance our customers lives
• Flexible working contracts- We understand the importance of helping you to maintain your work and home life balance

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities