Job Description

Fixed Term - 9 months, 21 hours per week

Day shift: 14.00 - 20.00

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality care and support to residents living with dementia. This maternity cover role involves leading a team of care staff, ensuring person-centred care is delivered in line with individual care plans, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise care staff, promoting best practices in dementia care. Administer medication Coordinate daily care routines and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Support residents with personal care, emotional wellbeing, and social engagement. Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and management to ensure continuity of care. Monitor and update care documentation accurately and promptly. Champion dignity, respect, and independence for all residents.

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Proven experience in dementia care and team leadership. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing needs

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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