Care Team Leader

Job summary

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team. What we offer: £15.25 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK At least 2 years experience in social care QCF Level 2 (or above) This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends Your role: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship Support residents with personal care and daily living Encourage independence and wellbeing Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping Work closely with families and healthcare professionals Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management In t

Main duties of the job

The job opportunity at Agincare Homes Holdings invites experienced care professionals to undertake the role of Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts in Aylesbury. The position requires providing leadership, support, and a positive environment for both residents and staff. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care, offering companionship, and supporting residents with personal care, daily living, and medication management. Potential candidates must possess at least two years of experience in social care, a QCF Level 2 qualification or above, and a right to work in the UK for 12 months. Benefits include a salary of £15.25 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, funded training up to QCF Level 5, a company pension scheme, and a Blue Light discount package, among others. This full-time position requires working 42 hours weekly, including alternate weekends.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a well-established care provider with over 40 years of experience supporting communities across the UK. This family-owned company operates over 170 locations nationwide and employs over 5,500 team members. Agincare prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides high-quality care services. The organization is committed to supporting the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates. Agincare's adult services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that they meet high standards of care. They welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, although they do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Agincare's dedication to inclusivity and support for diverse communities makes it a prominent player in the UK's care sector.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.25 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1560478300
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step?

Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive?

Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Chestnuts, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team.

• £15.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in social care
• QCF Level 2 (or above)
• This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends
• Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship
• Support residents with personal care and daily living
• Encourage independence and wellbeing
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings
• Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management

In this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.