Residential Care Lead – Rush Court Care Home CQC rating: Good Address: Shillingford Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8LL ( remote location, own transport is desirable) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £18.50 per hour benefits Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Our Rush Court Home is an elegant, Queen Anne style house standing in its own grounds amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford. Its 47 en suite rooms offer outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all. About the Role We’re looking for a dedicated Residential Care Lead who will ensure that our residents and those who care for them can flourish. In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of driving a culture of excellence and fostering an environment for your lead area where our staff feel valued, supported, and engaged. Lead and promote a high‑quality, compassionate service, ensuring compliance with CQC, MCA, and safeguarding requirements Work closely with the home leadership team to maintain a safe, happy, and well‑run environment for residents Oversee admissions, care planning, reviews, and medication management to agreed standards Support residents’ personal care, wellbeing, independence, and engagement, liaising with external professionals as needed Manage, support, and develop colleagues in your lead area, including rotas and safe staffing within budget Complete audits, investigations, and administrative tasks in line with organisational procedures Qualifications & Skills Level 4 Diploma in Lead Preactioner, or an equivalent qualification. Strong communication, leadership and IT skills Awareness and knowledge of the requirements of the care workers code of conduct To Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement that covers their suitability for the role and how they work in line with our four values of bring love, welcome all, inspire more, act with purpose. Application deadline is 23.59pm on 21st May 2026. Interviews to be held in person at Rush Court Care Home, week commencing 25th of May 2026. For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact us on 01491 837223. Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits: Enhanced pay for family leave Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay Group pension plan with option to join the more generous scheme with a 9% employer contribution on a salary sacrifice basis Occupational sick pay after probation Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders. Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts Long service awards Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities Subsidised meals while on duty Safeguarding: In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.