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Orwell Housing Association; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a compassionate Care Team Leader to work at Sydney Brown Court, Hadleigh, coordinating a team to deliver safe, person-centred support. The role is 38 hours per week, permanent, and comes with a salary of £29,643.52 per annum, along with DBS checks and ongoing training.

You will lead care assistants, manage rotas, maintain care plans and risk assessments, and ensure CQC compliance while promoting safeguarding and independent living for residents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in health and social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience coordinating staff, managing rotas or care provision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and person-centred care.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and staff development.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance records.
• Champion safeguarding and person-centred approaches to care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Safeguarding

CQC knowledge

Communication

Rotas planning

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Electronic care records

Care management software

Job description

Care Team Leader - Sydney Brown Court, Hadleigh

£29,643.52 per annum

38 hours per week; Permanent

Job Ref: SBC055

Are you a compassionate and motivated care professional who believes in delivering outstanding, person-centred support?

At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) guide everything we do. We're looking for a Team Leader to work closely with the Service Manager, leading and supporting our care team to deliver safe, high-quality care that enables people to live independently and with dignity.

What you'll do

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and the ongoing development of staff.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance records.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred approaches to care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

What you'll bring

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience within health and social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience of coordinating staff, managing rotas, schedules or care provision.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and person-centred care.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Confident in using digital systems and electronic care management records.
• Flexible and able to work across 5 days out of 7.
• Willingness to participate in the management on-call rota.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Why join Orwell?

• You’ll be part of a supportive organisation that values your development, encourages new ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.

Reward and recognition awards.

Free DBS checks.

Cashback Health plan.

Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.

Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy

Person Specification...

• Level 3 in Health and Social care or above
• Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 - 24 months

Interview Date: W/C 19

th October 2026

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.