Team Lead - Senior Hca

Cornwallis Care; Dobwalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty bonus

Shift pay enhancements

Reward and recognition schemes

Blue Light card

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Completive pay rates and enhancements

Job summary

Cornwallis Care is seeking a Day Team Leader for Cowbridge Residential Care Home in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. The role supports and guides the day-to-day care team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents and adherence to CQC standards.

The successful candidate will lead shifts, supervise staff, contribute to care planning, and maintain a compassionate, collaborative environment. 38.5 hours per week with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the care sector.
• Experience administering medication and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team during shifts.
• Administer and audit medication safely.
• Support care planning, reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and escalation concerns.
• Mentor and supervise team members.
• Maintain high standards in line with CQC requirements.
• Take charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager or Care Coordinator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Care planning

People management

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Team Lead

Cowbridge Residential Care Home

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

38.5 hour

Proposed start date: 09/11/2026

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Cornwallis is looking for a motivated, compassionate and hands-on Day Team Leader to support and guide our dedicated care team at Cowbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads by example, supports colleagues to deliver their best and is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.

In this role, you will help lead the day-to-day care team, support colleagues in delivering exceptional care, contribute to the development and review of care plans, and ensure residents receive the dignity, respect and personalised support they deserve.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who can motivate others, work collaboratively with colleagues and help create a positive, supportive environment for both residents and staff.

If you are ready to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference to residents' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

£500 refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Pay enhancements for extra shifts

Reward and recognition Schemes

Blue Light card

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Completive pay rates and enhancements

You will:

• Lead and coordinate the care team during your shift
• Administer and audit medication safely
• Support care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and escalation concerns appropriately
• Mentor and supervise team members
• Help maintain high standards in line with CQC requirements
• Take charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager or Care Coordinator

What you'll bring

• A strong work ethic and a kind, confident approach
• Great communication and leadership skills
• Experience assessing care needs and creating tailored care plans
• A genuine passion for elderly care and making every shift count

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the care sector
• Experience administering medication
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide original documents for a DBS check

Desirable:

• Experience with care audits and quality monitoring
• Knowledge of CQC standards and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Restore2, First Aid, and Fire Warden training

Pay Rates

• £14.44 per hour
• £18.05 per hour on weekends
• £28.88 per hour on weekends

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.