Day Care Lead

Care and Support - Thornfield Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £14.60 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 44 hours per week

Thornfield Care Home is situated on the outskirts of the lovely seaside town of Seaton which is located on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Thornfield Care Home is registered for 52 residents.

Day Care Lead at Thornfield Care Home in Seaton
£14.60 per hour | Full Time | 44 hours per week
If you’re an experienced Senior Care Assistant with a proven track record of leading and motivating a team, this could be the perfect next step for you.
As a Day Care Lead, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our care home. You’ll lead by example on the floor, guiding and supporting our care team to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care. Working closely with the management team, you’ll help plan and allocate workloads, oversee care delivery, and ensure residents receive safe, dignified, and individualised support at all times.
What We Offer:

• £14.60 per hour
• 44 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (based on full-time hours)
• Free DBS, uniform, and on-site parking
• Company pension scheme

Your Purpose:
Every day, you’ll inspire your team to deliver compassionate, professional care that helps our residents feel safe, valued, and at home. From leading shifts and mentoring new colleagues to supporting clinical staff and maintaining accurate care plans, you’ll bring structure, empathy, and leadership to everything you do.
What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader in an elderly care home setting.
• A confident, hands-on approach to leading and managing a care team.Strong understanding of person-centred care and CQC standards.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Compassionate, organised, and committed to excellence in everything you do.

About Care Concern Group:
Thornfield Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-run provider with 130 homes across the UK. Our values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, shape everything we do. Here, care isn’t just a job; it’s a calling.

If you’re ready to take the lead and use your skills to inspire others, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start a rewarding new chapter where every day makes a difference.