Care Team Leader – Oakwood Grange, Barnsley
42 hours per week | 8am–8pm | Every other weekend off
Are you motivated by the desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Do you have the experience and confidence to lead a team in delivering exceptional person-centred care? If so, Oakwood Grange in Barnsley would love to welcome you as our newest Care Team Leader.
About Oakwood Grange
Oakwood Grange is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant residential home in the heart of Barnsley. We take pride in creating a safe, supportive, and homely space where residents feel valued and our staff feel appreciated. Our dedicated team works together to provide excellent care, and we’re excited to welcome a Team Leader who shares our passion for high-quality support.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced care professional ready to step into or develop further within a leadership role. Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader is highly desirable, as you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead and inspire the care team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
2. Coordinate shifts, staff allocations, and daily care plans
3. Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation
4. Support with care assessments and regulatory compliance
5. Contribute to a positive, uplifting environment for both residents and staff
This role offers a 42-hour working week, consistent 8am–8pm shifts, and a balanced rota with every other weekend off—providing a healthier work–life balance while still supporting the needs of the home.
What’s in it for you?
Anchor is committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career. Recognised by Skills for Care for having one of the best learning and development programmes in the sector, we offer:
6. Clear career progression pathways, from care roles into senior leadership
7. Full support to achieve your Level 3 qualification and beyond
8. Competitive pay, above industry standards
9. Discounts on gym memberships, wellness services, holidays, tech, and high-street brands
10. £250 refer-a-friend bonus
11. Access to well-being support and online GP appointments
12. Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
13. Financial wellbeing resources, life assurance, Salary Advance options, and more
Explore our full benefits at:
If you’re ready to bring your experience, leadership skills, and compassionate nature to a supportive, friendly home like Oakwood Grange, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Join us and help create a positive environment where residents feel supported and staff feel proud to be part of our team.
Please note: Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
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Oakwood Grange in Barnsley is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 60 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
14. A part of the local community, With good relationships with relatives and health care professionals
15. Dementia themed area’s
16. Good home cooked food, with staff that put residents first with a homemade birthday cakes for every resident
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
17. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
18. Mental health support
19. Flexible working options
Finance
20. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
21. Quick and easy pension transfer service
22. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
23. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
24. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
25. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
26. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
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