Care Team Leader

36.8 hours per week -7.45 pm - 8 am As a Care Team Leader in our specialist dementia care home, you will play a pivotal role in leading a compassionate and skilled care team to deliver person‑centred care to residents living with dementia. You will ensure that care practices reflect the highest standards of dignity, respect, and empathy, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both residents and staff. Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and mentor care staff during shifts, ensuring high‑quality care delivery Develop and maintain individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing, responding promptly to changes or concerns Promote best practices in dementia care, including communication techniques and behavioural support Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding protocols, and internal policies Support new staff through induction and ongoing development Maintain accurate records and documentation Act as a point of contact for families, providing updates and emotional support Person Specification NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Proven experience within dementia care Strong leadership and communication skills Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for dementia care Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Devonshire House in Sudbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 68 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24‑hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. Historic and beautiful listed building with extensive landscaped grounds in a rural setting beside the river The service is immersed within an active village community. We regularly host events at the home and can attend village events or use the community shop, tea rooms or three pubs The home has lots of internal space including a cinema, conservatory and therapy room providing everyone with the space and privacy they choose Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not‑for‑profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not‑for‑profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options Finance Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes. To access the role profile for this position, please copy and paste this link - #J-18808-Ljbffr