About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team. What we offer: £15.25 per hour, Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000), Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discount package, Company pension scheme, On-demand pay. Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, At least 2 years experience in social care, QCF Level 2 (or above), This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Your role: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship, Support residents with personal care and daily living, Encourage independence and wellbeing, Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings, Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping, Work closely with families and healthcare professionals, Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management.
Main duties of the job As a Care Team Leader at Agincare Homes Holdings, you will step into a vital role where your leadership skills and compassionate approach will create a nurturing, supportive environment for residents and staff alike. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and companionship, supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities while promoting independence and wellbeing. This position requires you to lead by example and oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping. You will also have the opportunity to engage residents in meaningful activities and maintain strong communication with families and healthcare professionals. Your guidance will be crucial in supporting the care team, especially in the absence of senior management. This full-time role demands a dynamic individual ready to embrace challenges and make a significant impact within the Agincare family.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is part of Agincare, a family-owned care provider with over 40 years of experience supporting communities across the UK. With a dedicated team of more than 5,500 members nationwide, Agincare is recognized as one of the leading care providers in the country, committed to delivering high-quality care and support services. Their operations span over 170 locations, ensuring that their services are accessible to many individuals and families in need. Agincare values inclusivity and diversity, actively supporting the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to eligible applicants. Their commitment to quality care and regulation is evident, with their adult services being regulated by the CQC and children's services under the supervision of Ofsted.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step?
Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive?
Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team.
What we offer: £15.25 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand payWere looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK At least 2 years experience in social care QCF Level 2 (or above) This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekendsYour role: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship Support residents with personal care and daily living Encourage independence and wellbeing Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping Work closely with families and healthcare professionals Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior managementIn this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.
If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, wed love to hear from you. Apply today!About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.
We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
At least 2 years experience in social care, QCF Level 2 (or above), Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Aylesbury
HP21 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)