Team Lead - Senior HCA


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£14.44 to £28.88 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PL22 0JW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Team Lead

Cowbridge Residential Care Home

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

38.5 hour

Proposed start date: 09/11/2026

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Cornwallis is looking for a motivated, compassionate and hands-on Day Team Leader to support and guide our dedicated care team at Cowbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads by example, supports colleagues to deliver their best and is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.

In this role, you will help lead the day-to-day care team, support colleagues in delivering exceptional care, contribute to the development and review of care plans, and ensure residents receive the dignity, respect and personalised support they deserve.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who can motivate others, work collaboratively with colleagues and help create a positive, supportive environment for both residents and staff.

If you are ready to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference to residents' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme

✔️ Loyalty Bonus

✔️ Pay enhancements for extra shifts

✔️ 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
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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