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Care Team Leader - Days
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Care Team Leader - Days
Abbeyfield Living Society
Care Team Leader (Senior Care Assistant)
About Abbeyfield Living Society
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values: Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity, and Excellence. We are proud of the positive impact our teams make daily in the lives of residents, colleagues, and communities.
Role Overview
Location: Dunkeswell Road, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, EX14 4UQ Salary: £14.77–£15.24 per hour Hours: 36 per week Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 07:30–19:30 or Monday, Saturday, Sunday 07:30–19:30
The Role of Care Team Leader
As the Senior Care Assistant on shift, you will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality care for our residents. Your key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing resident well-being: Regularly monitor and assess the health, care, and social needs of residents.
- Care planning & medication management: Prepare, implement, and review personal care plans, including administering medication.
- Staff leadership & team support:
- Supervise, coach, and mentor team members.
- Provide guidance and direction during emergencies.
- Collaborate with externally involved care providers and residents themselves.
- Advocacy & person-centred care: Ensure residents’ preferences, needs, and wishes remain at the heart of all care decisions.
- Leadership in critical situations: Be the primary point of contact for staff and residents when immediate assistance is required.
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About You: Essential Requirements
To thrive in this role, you must:
- Be a qualified and experienced carer, ideally with:
- A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or
- A commitment to working towards this qualification.
- Demonstrate strong organisation, staff management, and interpersonal skills.
- Show proficiency in:
- Writing, updating, and managing care plans.
- Safe medication administration.
- Possess a passionate commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents, their families, and supporters.
Additional criteria:
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Two satisfactory employment references required.
- An Enhanced DBS check must be completed (cost covered by Abbeyfield).
- Any disclosed convictions must be declared; failure to disclose may result in revoked employment.
Pay & Benefits
At Abbeyfield, we value our employees and offer a competitive reward package:
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- Salary: Benchmarked annually at £14.77–£15.24 p/h.
- Time off: Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata), including bank holidays.
- Health & wellbeing:
- Book virtual GP appointments.
- Medicash for healthcare and dental expenses.
- Flexible pay options: Dayforce Wallet for instant overtime pay access.
- Professional development:
- Comprehensive induction.
- Learning & career progression opportunities.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Company pension plan.
- Lifestyle benefits:
- Discounted gym membership.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Save & Shop vouchers.
- Blue Light Card eligibility (potential access to discounted transport).
- Recognition: Pay progression within the role based on skills and contribution.
Join Abbeyfield and Make a Difference
Are you someone who thrives on meaningful impact? If so, join our team and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly shape the lives of others.
For more about our organisation and values, visit: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/
Apply now and help build a kinder future for older generations.
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