Head of Care Care and Support - Thornfield Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £18.50 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 40 Thornfield Care Home is situated on the outskirts of the lovely seaside town of Seaton which is located on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Thornfield Care Home is registered for 52 residents. Head of Care Contract £1850 per hour Contracted to 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Role Overview As Head of Care, you will play a key role in leading and developing your team while ensuring high quality, person centred care is delivered consistently across your Team. This role carries responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit, maintaining standards and supporting a safe, well organised and positive environment. You will oversee the delivery of care, ensuring it is aligned to individual care plans, best practice and regulatory requirements. This includes supporting the team, monitoring residents’ wellbeing, overseeing medication processes and responding effectively to any changes in condition, ensuring care remains safe and responsive. You will also take responsibility for maintaining accurate documentation, including care plans, risk assessments and daily records. Working closely with the Home Manager, colleagues, families and healthcare professionals, you will support clear communication, accountability and continuous improvement across the service. This position consists of working alternate weekends and will include some Supernumery hours. What We Are Looking For Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Medication administration training with competency Previous experience leading or managing a care team Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills A proactive and accountable approach to care delivery A caring, compassionate and professional attitude About us Thornfield Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.