Day Care Lead - Seaton

Care Concern Group; Seaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Seaton is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to take on the Day Care Lead role. You will lead and support a team in delivering high standards of person-centred care, ensuring residents feel safe and valued. Responsibilities include planning workloads, overseeing care delivery, and maintaining accurate care plans. This role requires strong leadership skills, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. Competitive pay at £14.60 per hour with benefits including a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Free DBS

Uniform

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader in an elderly care home setting.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and CQC standards.
• Compassionate, organised, and committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver high standards of care.
• Plan and allocate workloads efficiently.
• Support clinical staff and maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care

CQC standards knowledge

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant with a proven track record of leading and motivating a team, this could be the perfect next step for you. As a Day Care Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our care home. You'll lead by example on the floor, guiding and supporting our care team to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care. Working closely with the management team, you'll help plan and allocate workloads, oversee care delivery, and ensure residents receive safe, dignified, and individualised support at all times., Every day, you'll inspire your team to deliver compassionate, professional care that helps our residents feel safe, valued, and at home. From leading shifts and mentoring new colleagues to supporting clinical staff and maintaining accurate care plans, you'll bring structure, empathy, and leadership to everything you do.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader in an elderly care home setting.
• A confident, hands‑on approach to leading and managing a care team. Strong understanding of person‑centred care and CQC standards.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Compassionate, organised, and committed to excellence in everything you do.
• 14.60 per hour
• 44 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (based on full‑time hours)
• Free DBS, uniform, and on‑site parking
• Company pension scheme