Care Team Leader

Come and make a difference with Westgate Healthcare!

\#CareWithUsAtWestgate

Are you caring, compassionate and ready to lead a team that makes every day a little brighter for the people around you?

At Westgate Healthcare, we’re looking for a fantastic Care Team Leader to join our team and play a key role in supporting our residents to live happy, fulfilling and dignified lives.

If you’re someone who leads by example, genuinely enjoys helping others, has a can\-do attitude and believes in treating every person with kindness, compassion and respect, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

8:00am – 8:00pm

3–4 shifts per week

Alternate weekend working required

As a Care Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our residents’ daily lives while providing guidance and support to the wider care team. You’ll help ensure consistently high standards of care, while creating a positive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

Your role will include:

• Leading by example to provide high\-quality, person\-centred care, supporting residents with all aspects of daily living while promoting their dignity, independence and wellbeing.


• Safely administering medication in line with prescribed instructions, policies and procedures.


• Supporting, guiding and supervising members of the care team, helping colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care.


• Supporting the induction, training and development of new team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.


• Completing, monitoring and reviewing residents’ care plans, making sure they remain accurate, current and responsive to changing needs.


• Ensuring care records and documentation are completed accurately and on time.


• Maintaining clear and comprehensive daily records and ensuring important information is communicated effectively across the team.


• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing, recognising changes and escalating concerns appropriately.


• Working closely with GPs, healthcare professionals, Support Managers and colleagues to ensure residents receive the right care and support.


• Helping to create a positive, welcoming and supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.


• Supporting the wider team to maintain excellent standards of care, teamwork and professionalism.

We believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they can do their best work. That’s why we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you thrive:

• Competitive pay rates, including enhanced rates for weekend working.


• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 receive the same rate as staff aged 25\+.


• Stream — helping support your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages, plus exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.


• Blue Light Card and access to additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.


• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 when you successfully refer someone to join our team.


• Employee recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.


• Team\-building and social events — because great teams should have fun together too!


• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.


• Comprehensive induction programme, including online learning, in\-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience and hands\-on support within the home.


• Training and development opportunities, including the chance to work towards nationally recognised qualifications and grow your career in care.

If you’re passionate about care, enjoy supporting others and are ready to lead a team where what you do genuinely matters, we’d love to welcome you to Westgate Healthcare.

Come and be part of a team where care comes first.

\#CareWithUsAtWestgate

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.*

*Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.*

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK


• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered


• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care


• Medication trained


• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities

Supervision, Initiative, Leadership, Empathy

About The Company

At Westgate Healthcare, we have been providing high\-quality care since the early 1990s, growing from a single home into a well\-respected group across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire and London.

We offer a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and palliative support, tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

Our homes are designed to provide comfort, safety and a strong sense of community, while our teams work closely with families and healthcare partners to deliver person\-centred care plans.

As a family\-owned organisation, we take pride in maintaining a personal, values\-driven approach where residents and staff are treated with respect and understanding

Company Culture

Our culture is built on care, respect and teamwork.

We believe that the quality of our care starts with the people who deliver it, which is why we focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

At Westgate Healthcare, every colleague plays a vital role — from care staff to chefs, maintenance teams and management — working together to enhance residents’ quality of life.

We encourage continuous learning, open communication and shared responsibility, ensuring that our teams feel confident, valued and empowered.

Being a family\-run organisation, we maintain a close\-knit feel where people are recognised for their contribution and supported to succeed.

Company Benefits

We are committed to supporting our team with a strong and rewarding benefits package.

At Westgate Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay, flexible working options and access to ongoing training and professional development.

We provide opportunities to progress your career across our homes, supported by experienced leadership and structured training programmes.

Our teams benefit from working in modern, well\-equipped care environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing and collaboration.

Most importantly, we offer the chance to do meaningful work, where you can make a real difference in people’s lives every day — supported by a team that values and respects you.

Salary

£14\.00 \- £15\.00 per hour

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