Care Team Leader

Evermore Care Limited; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Evermore Care Limited seeks a Care Team Leader to join their dedicated staff at Ashton Manor Care Home in Lancaster. This role offers an opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards of care and support for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and significant experience in care with proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for birthday

Annual leave starts at statutory minimum + 2 extra days

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan for dental, optical, and mental health services

Free Blue Light Card membership

Free enhanced DBS checks

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar care setting.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising staff.
• Understanding of dementia and elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team effectively.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure skill mix.
• Oversee medication management and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Medication Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader
Location: Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster
Salary: £29,640 per annum / £15.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week

Shift Pattern:
8:00am – 6:00pm on a two-week rolling rota

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

About the Role:
Evermore Care is seeking an experiencedCare Team Leaderto join our dedicated team atAshton Manor, a luxury care home in Lancaster. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the care team, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for residents. The position requires you to oversee and coordinate the care team during shifts, provide leadership, training, and supervision, and act as the main point of contact for any issues that arise in the absence of the home manager.

Key Benefits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum + 2 extra days
• Additional annual leave awarded at 2and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the care team, ensuring effective handovers, providing guidance, and being a positive role model.
• Manage rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the home management team, addressing concerns promptly.
• Conduct and lead team meetings, providing feedback and support to staff.
• Oversee medication management, including the receipt and administration of medications.

Experience and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Significant experience in a similar setting, with a solid understanding of dementia and elderly care.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and appraising staff.
• Knowledge of medication management and adherence to safety protocols.

Our Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

About Ashton Manor:
Ashton Manor is a state-of-the-art 67-bed care home that offers premium personal, dementia, and respite care across three floors. The home features rooms decorated to a high standard with modern fixtures, video calling facilities, and stylish furnishings. It also boasts a range of amenities, including a beauty salon, cinema room, and a variety of activities for residents.

Join Us:
If you have the experience and passion for leading a team in a supportive and high-standard care setting,APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower individuals, supporting diverse perspectives and experiences in our workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing support during the recruitment process.

*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.