Team Leader

Peoplebank; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ashridge Court Care Centre, near Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex, is seeking a Team Leader to drive day-to-day leadership and delivery of care for up to 51 residents. You will work with the nursing and management team to maintain high standards of person-centred support.

You will lead shifts, supervise staff, coordinate care delivery, oversee care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and high performance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Medication administration training with competency required.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills needed.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Coordinate care delivery, including care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management.
• Promote best practices, audit readiness and continuous improvement within the home.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Professional approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Ashridge Court Care Centre

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 24-48

Ashridge Court Care Centre is a bright, modern care home near Bexhill-on-Sea, set in the East Sussex countryside with sea views and peaceful gardens. The home provides high-quality general nursing care for up to 51 residents in spacious, well-furnished rooms, with compassionate support delivered with dignity, empathy and respect.

• £18.93 per hour
• Contracted to 24-48 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day to day leadership and delivery of care within the home, ensuring residents receive safe, high quality and person centred support at all times. Working alongside the nursing and management team, you will help maintain standards, support compliance and ensure best practice is consistently followed.

You will lead shifts, supervise and support care staff, and take responsibility for the coordination of care delivery. This includes overseeing care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management, ensuring all practices align with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.

You will act as a role model within the team, promoting positive working practices, supporting staff development and ensuring a culture of respect, dignity and accountability. You will also contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement, helping to maintain a well run and high performing service.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication administration training with competency
• Experience leading or supporting a care team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us
Ashridge Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.