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Care Team Leader – Southend-on-Sea Full-Time Shift Lead Join a dedicated care home team committed to excellence and compassion. We are seeking a confident, caring, and experienced Care Team Leader to take charge of shifts and support the smooth running of our care home in Southend-on-Sea. This is a pivotal role for someone who leads by example, fosters a nurturing environment, and ensures high standards of care are consistently delivered. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate care staff during allocated shifts, ensuring residents’ needs are met with dignity and respect Support with care planning, medication administration, and safeguarding protocols Maintain clear communication with families, professionals, and senior management Promote a positive team culture and mentor junior staff Ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies About You: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Previous experience in a senior care role, ideally within a residential or nursing setting Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills Compassionate, reliable, and committed to person-centred care Able to remain calm and decisive under pressure What We Offer: We are seeking a confident, caring, and experienced Care Team Leader to take charge of shifts and support the smooth running of our care home in Southend-on-Sea. This is a pivotal role for someone who leads by example, fosters a nurturing environment, and ensures high standards of care are consistently delivered. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate care staff during allocated shifts, ensuring residents’ needs are met with dignity and respect Support with care planning, medication administration, and safeguarding protocols Maintain clear communication with families, professionals, and senior management Promote a positive team culture and mentor junior staff Ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead with heart, we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer as a Family Mentor in Southend-on-Sea Help families build brighter futures – one visit at a time. Every family deserves the chance to thrive. Some are facing challenges like isolation, poor mental health, or financial pressures—and that’s where you come in. By becoming a Family Mentor, you’ll provide steady, practical and emotional support that can make the difference between a family breaking apart or staying together. What you’ll do As a Family Mentor, you’ll: • Visit a family at home once a week for at least six months, • Listen without judgement and offer encouragement, • Help parents grow confidence and parenting skills, • Support families in tackling day-to-day challenges, • Reduce isolation by connecting families with community support You won’t be doing this alone—we’ll match you with a family and provide full training, regular supervision, and ongoing support. Who we’re looking for You don’t need professional experience—just patience, empathy, and reliability. • Aged 18+ and based in or near Southend-on-Sea, • Able to commit to weekly visits for six months, • Happy to complete a DBS check and provide references, • Willing to listen, encourage, and stand by families even when things are tough We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Your life experience could make you the perfect mentor. What you’ll gain Volunteering as a Family Mentor is life-changing—for you as well as the families. You’ll: • Gain new skills and experience for work or study, • Boost your confidence and empathy, • Join a supportive volunteer community, • Receive training and ongoing guidance, • Be reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses “When I started, I didn’t think I had much to offer. But six months later, I saw a mum smiling more, feeling less alone—and I realised how powerful just showing up can be.” — Sarah, Volunteer Mentor Why it matters Right now, families in Southend-on-Sea are under pressure. With your time and kindness, you can help prevent children entering care, support parents to cope, and give children the best chance to flourish.