Lead Care Team - Extra Care & Development

Totalwellnessacupuncture; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card access

Orwell Academy training

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Team Leader for Levington Court, Lowestoft. You will support the Registered Manager to run the Extra Care service, lead by example, and ensure outstanding person‑centred care. The role involves motivating staff, coordinating care plans, and delivering staff development.

This is a full‑time post with 38 hours per week and a salary of £29,643.52 per year. DBS checks and visa status are part of the safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care or higher is required.
• Supervisory qualification or willingness to achieve within 18–24 months.
• Experience leading care teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new customers to assess care and support needs with other agencies.
• Lead and motivate the care team to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Support recruitment, induction, and integration of new team members.
• Review care plans with customers and professionals to update packages.
• Deliver workshops and competency checks for care provision.
• Provide supervision, appraisals and reflective practice to staff.

Skills

Supervisory

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or above

Supervisory qualification or progression plan 18-24 months

Job description

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Team Leader for Levington Court, Lowestoft. You will support the Registered Manager to run the Extra Care service, lead by example, and ensure outstanding person‑centred care. The role involves motivating staff, coordinating care plans, and delivering staff development.

This is a full‑time post with 38 hours per week and a salary of £29,643.52 per year. DBS checks and visa status are part of the safeguarding requirements.