Job Description

About this role

Care Team Leader

Location:

Melrose, TD6

Hours:

33 Hours Per Week

Pay:

13.40 per hour

About Mansfield Care

Mansfield Care Group is an established and highly regarded Scottish care home provider who look after 12 care homes located in Edinburgh, Loanhead, Haddington, the Scottish Borders, Kilmarnock and Troon. We were established in 2005 and specialise in care homes offering care of exceptional quality which is geared to residents' needs and wishes

Our Home

St John's care home has spacious private gardens with a lovely view of the Eildon Hills. St John's is a traditional stone villa with beautifully appointed, large, shared dining and lounge areas, and a purpose-built annexe of ground floor residents' rooms, each with a French window onto the garden. All rooms can be individually adapted to suit residents' needs. The home has space for 16 residents.

The Role

Leading a team of Carers and Senior Carers, you will deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. By leading a happy and competent team.

Key Responsibilities

Leading, supporting and inspiring a team of Carers and Senior Carers with the day to day running of the care home.

Working closely with the registered care home manager.

Communicating regularly with our residents' families and Health care professionals to write and adapt care plans.

Administering medication and completing risk assessments

Ensuring the needs of the residents are always met.

Ensuring residents daily records are up to date and accurately reflect the care provided.

Skills & Experience

You will be passionate about care and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.

You will be willing to work towards or have completed your SVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care.

You will have previous experience of working in a care environment, perhaps in a Senior Carer This is desirable but not essential, it all depends on your skills.

You will be experienced or happy to train in medication administration.

You'll have fantastic written and verbal communication skills.

You will have effective leadership skills to get the best out of those around you.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to shape a growing, values-led organisation where people and culture are at the heart of everything.

A fast-paced, evolving environment where your work will have a real and lasting impact.

The chance to work closely with our care home team, contributing to our purpose of caring for people in a way that contributes to a meaningful life.

A collaborative, open, and learning-driven workplace, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Right to work in the UK

Please note, we currently do not offer sponsorships or working visas. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.40 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Experience:

Senior care: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: STJ-CTL