About us

Are you looking for a rewarding career, working with the friendly and supportive team, with great staff benefits and all set in beautiful surroundings?

Then Augustinian Care is the place for you!

Our two sixty-bed Care Homes are based in St George’s Park, Ditchling Common, within 3 miles of both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views overlooking the South Downs.

You will be part of a dedicated team that offers the residents of our purpose built care homes kind and compassionate care, in line with our company ethos. If you are caring by nature and enjoy looking after others, then being a Care Assistant at Augustinian Care is for you.

You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.

Team Leader Duties

The Team Leader will be responsible for a range of care and support services to the Homes and their Residents.  In addition you will act under supervision of the qualified professional Staff Nurse, plan, implement, and undertake appropriate clinical skills. As well as supervise the provision of quality of care to the Residents and assist in development of care staff. 

As Team Leader you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that the Home functions efficiently and effectively maintaining a high standard of care.  You will lead the care team during the shift ensuring that a safe and effective care service is maintained.  You will also be expected to support those care staff who are mentoring new staff members in all aspects of their work.

You will act as a role model by providing leadership and support for all care staff and by promoting residents’ safety, dignity and best interests.  You will be responsible for clear and accurate care records, liaising with activity staff in organising social and rehabilitative activities, attending and contributing to staff meetings and supporting the Staff Nurses in their duties. 

Who are we looking for?

We would welcome applications from you if you have a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Certificate or are qualified at Level 2 and working towards Level 3 in Health & Social Care.  It would be preferable if you have had previous experience as a Senior Carer or in a team leader role but is not essential if you show the qualities that we are looking for. 

You will implement the Home’s philosophy and ethos, forming a positive relationship with residents and creating a homely environment. 

Our shift patterns:

Our Team Leaders are contracted to set weekly shift patterns.

Morning: 06.45 – 14.00

Afternoon: 13.45 – 21.00

Long day: 06.45 - 21.00

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 145 years
• Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
• Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
• Free on site secure parking
• DBS checks - Company funded checks
• Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
• Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
• Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
• Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street & online brands/shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (T&C's apply)
• Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
• Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
• Paid sick leave (T&C's apply)

 Pay rates:

£14.31 - £23.61

All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references

**All employees must be fully Covid vaccinated

***This job does not support sponsorship for a skilled worker visa - you must already have the right to work in the UK.