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Team Leader - Care

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £30,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: East Sussex, East Sussex, TN21 9xx
Remote working: On-site only
Company: New Appointments Group Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 93265_1772569027

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Summary

Team Leader - Care Home (36 Hours | Paid Breaks | Rota 2 Weeks in Advance)

5/7 days - every other weekend

c£30,000/annun with good holiday and pension, free parking and hot meals.

Ready to lead with compassion and make a real difference every day?

Our client is looking for a confident, caring Team Leader to inspire and support their care team in delivering exceptional, person-centred care within a residential elderly care and nursing setting. You'll be at the heart of the home - guiding colleagues, safeguarding residents, and ensuring the highest clinical and regulatory standards are met.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and supervise care staff to deliver safe, dignified, high-quality care
  • Oversee care plans, risk assessments, medication and clinical practice
  • Liaise with GPs and healthcare professionals
  • Promote independence, wellbeing and a warm, homely environment
  • Support staff development through training, supervision and mentoring
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and full compliance with regulations

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience leading or supervising care teams
  • Strong knowledge of care planning, risk assessment and record-keeping
  • Excellent communication and calm decision-making skills
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (desirable)
  • A reliable, accountable professional who leads by example

If you're passionate about high standards, resident safety and developing others, we'd love to hear from you.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, ideally you will be on the update service for the Adult Workforce.

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If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

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