Care Team Leader - Nights

Job summary

36.75 hours per week - 7.45 pm - 8 am with alternate weekends.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a specialist dementia care home. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with dementia, while leading and supporting a team of care staff to deliver excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of care assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to the needs of residents with dementia.
• Support residents with personal care, emotional wellbeing, and daily activities in line with individual care plans.
• Conduct regular care reviews and contribute to the development of personalised care plans.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure holistic care.
• Monitor and maintain care standards, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and internal policies.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to care staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Respond to incidents and concerns promptly, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up.

Person Specification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preffered
• Proven experience in dementia care
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals and families
• Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Devonshire House in Sudbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 68 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• Historic and beautiful listed building with extensive landscaped grounds in a rural setting beside the river
• The service is immersed within an active village community. We regularly host events at the home and can attend village events or use the community shop, tea rooms or three pubs 
• The home has lots of internal space including a cinema, conservatory and therapy room providing everyone with the space and privacy they choose