Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Care Team Leader to oversee daily care operations within Bethany House. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in health and social care, and the ability to manage a care team effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team in delivering exceptional person-centred care while ensuring the dignity, safety, and well-being of our residents. The position is suitable for individuals with relevant care home experience who are passionate about supporting the elderly and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Care Assistants, ensuring smooth daily operations and high standards of care delivery.

Resident Care:

Oversee the delivery of personal care, ensuring residents are supported with dignity and respect according to their individual care plans.

Safe Moving & Handling:

Supervise and ensure the safe use of manual handling equipment, specifically

full hoists, standaids, and rotandas

, ensuring staff are using slidesheets and glides correctly to protect resident skin integrity.

Medication Management:

Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with medical prescriptions and Bethany House policy, including auditing MAR charts.

Care Planning:

Assist in the admission process and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments to reflect changing needs.

Communication:

Act as a focal point for communication between the care team, management, residents' families, and external healthcare professionals (GPs, District Nurses).

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety policies at all times.

Training & Development:

Support the induction of new staff and identify training needs within the team to ensure best practices are followed.

Qualifications

Experience:

Proven supervisory experience within a residential care or nursing home environment (Senior Carer or Team Leader level).

Education:

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) is essential.

Technical Skills:

Competent in the use of moving and handling equipment including

hoists, standaids, and rotandas

.

Medication:

Certified and experienced in the safe administration of medication.

Leadership:

Strong ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and handle challenging situations with a calm, professional attitude.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and liaising with families and professionals.

Compassion:

A genuine passion for elderly care and a commitment to upholding the rights and choices of residents.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 33 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person