Care Team Leader | £16.35 per hour | Full-time (5 shifts per week including alternate weekends) Chetwynd House Care Home, Chilwell (NG9 4GS) Join a Family-Run Care Provider That Truly Cares At Adept Care Homes, we’re proud to be a family-run care provider delivering high-quality residential and dementia care across the Midlands. Our luxury, 75-bed Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell is a welcoming and supportive environment, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through compassionate, person-centred care. We are now recruiting an experienced Care Team Leader to join our care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for providing outstanding care in a modern, purpose-built home. About the Role As a Care Team Leader, you will: Lead and support a team of Care Assistants to deliver person-centred, high-quality care. Oversee care plans, daily routines, and keyworker systems to ensure residents’ individual needs are met. Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider management team to maintain best practices. Support your team through mentoring, supervision, and training to encourage professional growth. Use dementia care approaches such as validation techniques, life story work, and behaviour support to reduce distress and enhance wellbeing. Ensure accurate documentation, medication administration, and compliance with care standards. This role is hands-on, meaning you’ll also take part in care shifts when needed and play an active role in creating a calm, engaging, and supportive environment for residents and staff alike. What We’re Looking For Experience leading care team in a care home setting (essential) NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health & Social Care (essential) Extensive experience in dementia care (essential) Excellent communication, organisation, and team leadership skills Confident using electronic care planning and medication systems A compassionate, person-centred approach with a strong understanding of dementia and its impact What We Offer We value and support our team, offering excellent pay and a wide range of benefits, including: Competitive pay rate of £16.35 per hour Full-time hours (5 shifts per week, alternate weekends) 5.6 weeks paid holiday Free uniform and DBS check Free onsite parking and great public transport links Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities Recognition through Employee of the Month and other award schemes Friendly, professional working environment in a modern, luxury home “Refer a Friend” bonus – £250 per successful referral Opportunities to join in with resident trips and home activities Bespoke Benefits Package Our team also enjoys access to our exclusive benefits platform, including: Pay Day Advance – interest-free loans up to £2,000 Discounts at 1,000s of leading retailers and supermarkets Health & wellbeing programmes and Employee Assistance support Access to a Private GP Broadband and tech savings Cycle2Work scheme and more Why Join Adept Care Homes? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide continued training and development through our dedicated Training Team and our Lifestyle & Dementia Manager, offering a mix of online learning, classroom sessions, and one-to-one mentoring. We’re proud supporters of The Care Workers’ Charity, helping care professionals in times of need — because we believe in caring for those who care for others. Apply Now If you’re an experienced senior carer or team leader with a passion for dementia care and a desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Adept Care Homes – a superb place to live and a superb place to work.