Team Leader - HCA

Wellbeing Care; Oulton Broad; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellbeing Care is seeking an HCA Team Leader for a care home in Lowestoft. You will lead the care team across day and night shifts, ensuring delivery of high-quality personal care and daily living support while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have prior Senior HCA or Team Leader experience, strong leadership and communication skills, a compassionate approach, and good safeguarding knowledge. NVQ Health & Social Care (2/3) is desirable and may be helpful for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior HCA or Team Leader.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and care standards.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team during shifts.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Administer medication where trained and competent.
• Update care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to care staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies and care standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: HCA Team Leader

Location: Lowestoft

Service: Care Home

Shift Pattern: Days/Nights/Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and coordinating the care team during your shift
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living tasks
• Administering medication (where trained and competent)
• Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records
• Providing guidance, supervision, and support to care staff
• Ensuring compliance with policies and care standards

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Senior HCA or Team Leader
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A compassionate and professional approach
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and care standards
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

What We Offer:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Supportive management team
• Opportunities for development

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and confident in leading a team, we would love to hear from you