Care Lead – Team Leader in Residential Care

About the role

The Care Lead will provide day‑to‑day leadership and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care for residents at Thornfield Care Home. Working closely with the nursing and management teams, you will help maintain standards, support compliance and promote best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff, ensuring safe and compassionate care.
• Coordinate care delivery, including care planning, medication administration, documentation and risk management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold organisational standards.
• Act as a role model, fostering a culture of respect, dignity and accountability.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the rota.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication administration training with demonstrated competency.
• Proven experience leading or supporting a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Required skills

• Medication administration

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £15.79 on a 48‑hour contract.
• Paid DBS check, pension scheme and uniform provision.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (full‑time basis).
• Supportive, values‑driven workplace within the Care Concern Group.