Position: Care Team Leader Location: Marsh Farm Manor, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon Hours: 42 per week Are you passionate about delivering person-centred care and ready to lead a team that truly makes a difference? Join us at Marsh Farm Manor, our beautiful, purpose-built care home set in the peaceful surroundings of Royal Wootton Bassett, where compassion, professionalism, and warmth are at the heart of everything we do. At Anchor, we’re proud to offer award-winning care environments—and Marsh Farm Manor is a shining example. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant, homely atmosphere, we support residents to live fulfilling, comfortable lives. As a Care Team Leader, you'll be central to maintaining our high standards of care, leading by example, and supporting a team that shares your values. About the Role: In this key leadership role, you'll support the Deputy Manager by taking charge of the shift, ensuring each resident receives care tailored to their individual needs. You'll oversee medication administration, guide care planning, supervise colleagues, and play a hands-on role in daily care—ensuring our home remains safe, nurturing, and compliant with CQC standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the care team during your shift, ensuring tasks are prioritised and responsibilities clearly delegated Develop and regularly review person-centred care plans Administer and manage medication safely and accurately Monitor daily rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times Supervise, coach, and support care staff, including participation in inductions and performance reviews Liaise with families and external professionals to meet residents’ changing care needs Uphold high standards of health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding protocols Promote resident dignity, nutrition, and meaningful daily activities What We’re Looking For: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or working towards it) Experience in a care setting and understanding of older people's needs Previous supervisory or leadership experience is desirable Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills A team player with a caring, positive attitude Why Choose Marsh Farm Manor? Set within tranquil landscaped grounds, Marsh Farm Manor combines luxurious accommodation with modern facilities—including a hair salon, café, and peaceful lounges. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive home-from-home environment for residents and staff alike. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking home where your development is prioritised and your ideas are valued. What We Offer: Competitive pay above industry rates Full support to achieve further qualifications and grow your career Access to award-winning learning and development programmes £250 refer-a-friend bonus Discounts on popular retailers, gyms, wellbeing services, and more Access to GP services and mental health support Blue Light Card eligibility for frontline worker discounts Financial wellbeing tools including salary advances, life assurance, and pension support Join us at Marsh Farm Manor and help us create a home where residents feel cared for, valued, and truly at peace—and where you can thrive as a leader. Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. SM-2 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 Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options Finance Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website 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. To access the role profile for this position, please copy and paste this link -https://bit.ly/4bEFXQC