Team Lead


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£14.44 to £28.88 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PL13 1HN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Team Lead

Rivermead View, Residential Care Home

38.5 hour

Fixed Term Contract - Oct 2026 - Feb 2027

Are you an experienced Senior or Healthcare Assistant who’s ready to step into a role where your leadership truly makes a difference? We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate, hands-on leader to guide our dedicated night team of Care Assistants and help shape exceptional, person-centred care for our residents. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to inspire others, develop care plans that truly matter, and be part of a warm, supportive environment where your voice is valued. Join our friendly and supportive care team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Why Join Us

✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme

✔️ Loyalty Bonus

✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes

✔️ Blue Light card

✔️ Full training provided

✔️ Supportive team environment

✔️ Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

✔️ Completive pay rates and enhancements

You will:

Lead and coordinate the care team during your shift
Administer and audit medication safely
Support care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
Monitor residents’ wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately
Mentor and supervise team members
Help maintain high standards in line with CQC requirements
Take charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager or Care Coordinator

What you’ll bring

A strong work ethic and a kind, confident approach
Great communication and leadership skills
Experience assessing care needs and creating tailored care plans
A genuine passion for elderly care and making every shift count

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or working towards)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector
Experience administering medication
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide original documents for a DBS check

Desirable:

Experience with care audits and quality monitoring
Knowledge of CQC standards and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Restore2, First Aid, and Fire Warden training

Pay Rates

£14.44 per hour
£18.05 per hour on weekends
£28.88 per hour on weekends

Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

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