Job Description

Job Title: Care Team Leader

Line Manager: Home Manager

Full Time

15.60 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Team Leader to join our team in providing high-quality support to residents in a care home setting. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for senior care and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, residents and their families. As a Care Team Leader, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Main Purpose:

To assist the Home Manager in operating the Home ensuring the well-being of both Service Users and staff in line with the guidelines and general philosophy of The Company. To organise and lead staff in the provision of a high standard of care based on the most recent research.

Requirements:

To be registered with the SSSC or be prepared to Register

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aging process

To demonstrate knowledge of the care planning and risk management process

To have leadership experience

To demonstrate commitment to The Company's Equal Opportunities policy

To demonstrate clear and concise communication skills

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To assist the Home Manager with (or in the absence of the Home Manager take over primary responsibility for):

Overall day-to-day management of the Home.

Implement procedures as laid down by The Company.

Recruit, appoint, train and regularly evaluate staff conjunction with the Home Manager.

Conduct training sessions for staff.

Ensure that staff receive regular supervision and six-monthly Performance & Development reviews.

Prepare and implement duty rotas.

Be aware of, and implement, all procedures appertaining to the running of the Home as laid down in Health and Local Authority guidelines, in particular:

Admissions and discharge procedures and dealing with deaths

Financial and legal affairs dealing with Social Services and private Service Users.

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Health and Safety

Fire procedures

Drug control

Record keeping

Complaints

Liaise with medical, other professional staff, relatives and representatives of the local community in the promotion of good relationships.

Marketing and advertising, public relations

Any other duties within the purview of the post

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.60 per hour

Expected hours: 33 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CTL-Haugh