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 experienced Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Ashton 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 2 and 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.