Weekend Care Team Leader

Sanders Senior Living group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home group in Leicester seeks a Care Team Manager to foster professionalism and compassion in care delivery. The role requires leading a team of Care Assistants, managing medication, and ensuring high care standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in person-centred care planning and dementia care. Benefits include a pension scheme, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. Join us in celebrating the lives of our residents and contribute to our commitment to care excellence.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQs

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Dynamic Care Team Manager experienced in leading teams.
• Possesses expertise in person-centred care planning.
• Must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants ensuring high care standards.
• Manage medication and perform medication audits.
• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Expertise in dementia care

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Building strong relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Care Team Manager at Sanders Senior Living, you'll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Manager role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role.

Our Care Team Managers also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living:

• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on‑site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are seeking a dynamic Care Team Manager who excels in person‑centred care planning, possesses expertise in dementia care, and has experience of leading teams to deliver exceptional care. The ideal Care Team Manager will exude a positive energy, be competent in building strong relationships, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills.

Holding an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential.

About Sanders Senior Living:

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state‑of‑the‑art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programmes at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.