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Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.
We are seeking to appoint a kind, caring and motivated Team Leader to join our team. You will support the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager in providing leadership to the care team and effective 24-hour management of the home within the available resources. We have a full time contract available with an hourly rate of £14.50! Shift times are 0745-200, with alternate weekend working. To apply for this role you must have medication management and administration experience.
Role Responsibilities:
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Promote the highest standard ofperson centredclinical nursing care to residents.
- Manage,allocatedutiesand supervise the care team ensuring a quality delivery of care for the duration of the shift.
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To be a role model anddemonstrateperson centred care delivery.
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Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that youare responsible fororcome into contact with.
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Manage the delivery of residents personalised care according to their agreed plan of care for the duration of a shift.
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Promote professional standards within the home supporting the Deputy and Home Manager.
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Provide supervision, coaching and assessment to Care Assistants.
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Ensure effective assessment, planning,implementationand evaluation of resident care through written care plans.
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Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and regulatory bodies.
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Manage daily rotas and delegate daily workload ensuring sufficient and safe use ofmanpower.
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Ensure that all new admission files are completed within the week of arrival and the named nurse, senior carer and key worker must all contribute to completing the file
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Build relationships with external professionals
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Assistthe home manager to carry out regular quality audits of care plans
Skills and experience required:
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Medication managementand administrationexperience
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Experience working with older people.
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NVQ Level 2 in Social Care of equivalent.
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NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent/ the achievement of this in the first 12 months of their employment.
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Evidence of the ability to contribute to the assessment, planning and evaluation of the care needs of older people.
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Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they should underpin delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
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Good oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence.
The Benefits
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
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5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
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Paid DBS
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Uniform provided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
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Pension scheme
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EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
