Care Team Manager - The Lodge

HICA Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Chorley is looking for a Care Team Manager to lead their care team and ensure the highest standards of person-centred care for residents. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in a care setting, ideally with dementia care. You will oversee daily operations, manage medication, and foster positive relationships with residents and their families. The position offers various benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly

Car & Cycle Schemes

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Career Growth

Monthly Lottery

Exclusive Discounts

Fitness Perks

Health Plans

Wellbeing Support

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care is ideal.
• Confident in medication management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff during shifts.
• Act as main point of contact in absence of management.
• Support with audits and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee development of personalised care plans.
• Promote dignity and well-being for all residents.
• Administer medication safely and manage documentation.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Experience in a care setting

Ability to manage medication and care documentation

Organised, proactive, and compassionate

Job description

'Tis the season to join HICA - make people's lives more jolly by becoming a Care Team Manager!

We are currently seeking an experienced Team Manager to join our team. In this rewarding role, you’ll ensure the highest quality of service delivery while inspiring and supporting your team to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers for this role. Evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required.

Pay & Hours

£15.19 per hour
38.5 hours per week (Days & nights)
Working on a rota covering 7 days per week (alternative weekends).

The Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to lead and support our care team, ensuring the highest standards of person‑centred care for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Act as the main point of contact in the absence of management, including liaising with professionals and regulatory bodies.
• Support with audits, quality checks, and maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and review of personalised care plans.
• Promote dignity, respect, and well‑being for all residents.
• Administer medication safely and manage related documentation.
• Handle challenging behaviour with empathy and professionalism.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

About you

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in a care setting, ideally with dementia care.
• Confident in managing medication and care documentation.
• Organised, proactive, and compassionate.

Rewards & Benefits

• Stream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
• Car & Cycle Schemes – Spread MOT/repair costs & save up to £1,000 with Halfords
• Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus – Earn £250–£2,000
• Instant Recognition – Win vouchers for going above and beyond
• Career Growth – Funded qualifications & clear progression
• Monthly Lottery – Big cash prizes
• Exclusive Discounts – Retail, supermarkets, holidays & more
• Fitness Perks – Gym discounts & free workouts
• Smart Savings & Loans – Affordable finance options
• Health Plans – Discounted hospital & death benefit cover
• Wellbeing Support – Free counselling & 24/7 EAP
• Free Parking – Hassle‑free parking at work

Additional Information

The Lodge is our specialist Nursing with Care home designed to support people living with a dementia and the challenges they face. As a leading care provider, we strive to provide the best level of care and support we can and are committed to providing innovative initiatives that improve residents’ wellbeing.

HICA is a 'Not for Profit' organisation providing a range of care services to older people and individuals with learning difficulties, both within residential and nursing homes and in the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.