Job Description

Care Team Leader - Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)

Location: Priors Hall Care Home, Corby

Contract: Fixed-Term - 6 Months

Hours: Full-time, including some weekend work

Rate of Pay: 14.56 per hour

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in leadership? Do you want to be part of a close-knit team in a modern, purpose-built care setting? Priors Hall, part of the respected Anchor care group, is currently seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to move into a permanent role.

About Priors Hall:

Nestled in the growing Priors Hall Park community in Corby, our home offers outstanding residential and dementia care in a contemporary environment. Priors Hall is surrounded by green spaces and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere, creating a calm and caring backdrop for both residents and staff. Inside, the home is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed with the comfort and well-being of our residents in mind.

Your Role as Care Team Leader:

As a Care Team Leader, you will play a vital role in overseeing the care team and ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care. You'll be a role model to others, leading by example and supporting colleagues to deliver care with compassion, dignity, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and supervising care staff on shift to ensure excellent care delivery Developing and maintaining detailed care plans and risk assessments Administering medication in line with policies and resident care plans Supporting, mentoring, and coaching team members to grow their skills and confidence Working closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure individual needs are met Upholding the values and standards of Anchor and promoting a safe, supportive environment

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or dementia care setting NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills A confident, compassionate approach with a focus on quality and safety Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends

Why Join Us at Priors Hall?

Fixed hourly rate of 14.56 Opportunity to become permanent after 6-month FTC A beautiful, modern working environment in a growing community Supportive leadership and team culture Access to Anchor's wide range of training and career development resources Be part of one of the UK's leading not-for-profit care providers

Take the Lead in Care at Priors Hall

If you're passionate about quality care and ready to guide a dedicated team in a home that feels like family, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to make Priors Hall a place where residents thrive and staff feel proud to work.

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

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.


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