Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader

Quantum Care; Waterford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay premium

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Discounts and offers

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader at Courtland Lodge, Watford. This role offers either 37 or 22.5 hours weekly, with a higher rate on weekends, and duties that combine leadership with hands-on resident care.

You will manage a designated unit, oversee care plans and personal care, and ensure medication administration while promoting engaging activities for residents. This role requires compassionate leadership within a 60-bed heritage home.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting and a passion for leading and delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Reviewing and updating care plans.
• Giving personal care to residents.
• Administering medication and ensuring social activities are provided during each shift.

Skills

Leadership

Older people care

Medication administration

Care plans review

Team supervision

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader

Contract: Full Time or Part Time– Perm

Hour: 37 hours per week or 22.5 hours per week

Pay: £16.32 per hour weekdays & £17.32 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 7.30am to 2.30pm/2.30pm to 9.30pm – Weekdays and alternative Weekends

Location: Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GW

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our welcoming team at Courtland Lodge Care Home in Watford. This is a 60 bed heritage care home is set in a peaceful residential area of North Watford, with welcoming communal spaces, conveniently located within travel distance from Watford Town Centre and benefiting from excellent transport links.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead with compassion, inspire the team and make a real difference every day. Turn your passion for care into leadership and help create exceptional moments for residents every day.

What You’ll Bring

• Essential to hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.


• Desirable to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Or willingness to work towards).


• You must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting and a real passion for leading and delivering outstanding care to our residents.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.


• Reviewing and updating care plans.


• Giving personal care to residents.


• Administering medication and ensuring that social activities are provided during each shift

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays


• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones


• First‑class in‑house training from day one


• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support


• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)


• Free DBS check and uniform


• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers


• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.