Location: On site / Lostwithiel PL22 0JW, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 14.44 to £ 28.88
Cowbridge Residential Care Home
Lostwithiel, Cornwall
38.5 hour
Proposed start date: 09/11/2026
Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Cornwallis is looking for a motivated, compassionate and hands-on Day Team Leader to support and guide our dedicated care team at Cowbridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads by example, supports colleagues to deliver their best and is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.
In this role, you will help lead the day-to-day care team, support colleagues in delivering exceptional care, contribute to the development and review of care plans, and ensure residents receive the dignity, respect and personalised support they deserve.
We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who can motivate others, work collaboratively with colleagues and help create a positive, supportive environment for both residents and staff.
If you are ready to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference to residents' lives, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
Pay enhancements for extra shifts
Reward and recognition Schemes
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Completive pay rates and enhancements
You will:
- Lead and coordinate the care team during your shift
- Administer and audit medication safely
- Support care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing and escape concerns appropriately
- Mentor and supervise team members
- Help maintain high standards in line with CQC requirements
- Take charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager or Care Coordinator
What you’ll bring
- A strong work ethic and a kind, confident approach
- Great communication and leadership skills
- Experience assessing care needs and creating tailored care plans
- A genuine passion for elderly care and making every shift count
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector
- Experience administering medication
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide original documents for a DBS check
- Experience with care audits and quality monitoring
- Knowledge of CQC standards and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Restore2, First Aid, and Fire Warden training
Pay Rates
- £14.44 per hour
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.
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Team Lead - Senior HCA in Lostwithiel employer: Cornwallis Care
Cornwallis Care is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare, particularly in the picturesque town of Callington. With a strong emphasis on employee support and development, we offer comprehensive training for all experience levels, competitive pay, and bonuses that recognise your dedication. Join our compassionate team and enjoy a warm work culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of elderly residents every day.
