Care Team Leader - Nights

Anchor; West Stow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Level 3 qualification training

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Online GP

Blue Light card

Salary Advance options

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, manage staff assignments, and ensure high‑quality care for residents. You will collaborate with the Deputy Manager and drive outstanding care delivery while supporting your team’s development and well‑being.

The role offers progression from care positions, access to Level 3 training, wellbeing support, and various staff benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading care teams and coordinating shifts.
• Ability to oversee medication procedures and care assessments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards in adult care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts and assign staff to ensure seamless care.
• Conduct medication procedures in accordance with policy.
• Perform regular care assessments and adjust care plans as needed.
• Uphold regulatory compliance and quality standards across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Shift management

Staff scheduling

Medication procedures

Care assessments

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Location: Marham House Bury St Edmunds
Hourly Rate of Pay: £15.52 per hour
Closing date: 20/11/2026
Hours: 42 hours per week

Are you fuelled by a genuine passion for bringing joy to those in need of care? If you're equipped with the right expertise and eager to embark on an exciting journey of making a real difference in people's lives, we invite you to consider joining us as a Care Team Leader.
Embrace the challenge of ensuring our residents receive top-notch care consistently. Collaborating closely with the Deputy Manager, you'll oversee shifts, manage staff assignments, conduct medication procedures, conduct care assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your dynamic leadership will play a key role in uplifting the spirits and well-being of our residents while fostering a culture of success within our care team.

What's in it for you

• Exciting opportunities for career advancement, from Care Assistant roles to Leadership positions
• Access to comprehensive training for your Level 3 qualification and beyond
• Discounts on gym memberships, wellness services, and more
• Above Industry rates of pay
• Exclusive savings on popular brands, vacations, tech gadgets, and beyond
• Enjoy a £250 bonus through our refer-a-friend program
• Dedicated well-being support
• Access to Online GP appointments
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card, unlocking substantial savings for frontline heroes
• Financial guidance, free life assurance, Salary Advance options, and lots of other perks

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website.

If you're ready to infuse your caring spirit and dynamic leadership into our team, seize this opportunity to be part of our vibrant community dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support. Let's embark on this exhilarating journey together!

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

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.

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

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.