Care Team Leader

Agincare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Care Team Leader to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in a social care environment and be qualified to QCF level 2, with progression towards level 3 in Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include overseeing medication administration, providing personal care, and managing team members. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives, with competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience working in a social care environment.
• Qualified to at least QCF level 2.
• Must be able to manage medication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Support residents with personal care.
• Ensure residents' independence in mobility.
• Plan and participate in social activities.
• Oversee medication administration.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.
• Manage line staff and home responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in social care environment

Communication skills

Team management

Medication management

Education

QCF level 2

Working towards level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be looking for a new challenge within a different setting.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader !

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• At least two years' experience working in a social care environment
• Qualified to at least QCF level 2
• Qualified to a level 3 in Health & Social Care, or be working towards
• Previous experience in a Care home setting
• Available to work 36 hours per week from 8am to 8pm
• Must be able to work alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Care Team Leader

• Companionship - Provide support , communication and engagement with our residents.
• Personal care - Support with a wash, bath or shower, dressing and oral care.
• Mobility - Ensure that the residents can live as independently as possible.
• Social Activities - In collaboration with the Activities Coordinator and care home management you will plan and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home .
• Medication - You will support and oversee medication administration, including the upkeep of appropriate documentation .
• Document management- You will ensure all documentation relevant to those who use our service is accurate and up-to-date at all times.
• Collaboration - You will offer support and access to, as well as working collaboratively with other health & social care professionals .
• Management- You will hold line manager responsibilities to care and senior care assistants, and in the absence of the Deputy and Registered Manager will hold responsibility for the home.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices .

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently .We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Application Deadline: 21/01/2026

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