Care Team Leader
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,643.52 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 22 days annual leave (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stowupland, Suffolk, IP14 4BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000002_1771492829 |
Summary
Care Team Leader - Steeple View, Stowupland
£29,643.52 per year 38 hours per week; Permanent Job Ref: SV0176
At Steeple View, our values shape everything we do and reflect our dedication to delivering outstanding care.
We're looking for a Care Team Leader who embodies compassion, integrity, and empathy-someone who leads by example and supports others to deliver exceptional care.
You'll be joining a team that champions inclusivity, respect, and continuous development. This role is more than day‑to‑day responsibilities; it's about promoting dignity, building meaningful relationships, and enriching the lives of the people we support.
If you share our values and are ready to create a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Orwell Care Team Leader, you will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, working closely with the Registered Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of our Extra Care service. You will lead, guide, and inspire the team to ensure we deliver the highest standard of support to our customers.
In this role, you will also:
- Meet new customers, assess their care and support needs, and work collaboratively with other agencies.
- Act as a positive leader within the service, empowering team members in all aspects of their work.
- Support the recruitment and induction of new care team members.
- Carry out regular reviews with customers and professionals, developing care plans and coordinating care packages.
- Deliver workshops and awareness sessions on various aspects of care, alongside completing competency checks.
- Provide one‑to‑one support to team members, including supervision, appraisals, and reflective practice.
About Steeple View
Steeple View is located in the charming village of Stowupland, just two miles east of Stowmarket in Suffolk. Both Stowupland and the nearby town of Stowmarket offer a wide range of local amenities, including doctors' surgeries, dental practices, butchers, supermarkets, and a variety of independent boutique shops.
Why Join Orwell?
- 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
- Reward and recognition awards.
- Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
- Cashback Health plan.
- Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
- Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
- Wellbeing programme.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification...
- Level 3 in Health and Social care or above
- Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 - 24 months
Before applying…
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Apply with Confidence
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.
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