Bank Care Team Leader

Abbeyfield Group; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 17,320 - 24,668; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive induction and training

Opportunity for Blue Light Card discounts

Menopause-friendly accreditation

Job summary

Abbeyfield Group in Amersham is seeking a dedicated Bank Care Team Leader to oversee the health and social care of residents at Pratt House. The role involves managing care plans, supervising team members, and ensuring high standards of resident care.

Applicants should have experience as a Carer with a commitment to achieving a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.24 and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carer with Level 3 qualification or commitment to achieve it.
• Ability to demonstrate good organization and staff management skills.
• Skilled in writing and updating Care Plans, competent in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, care, and social needs of residents.
• Prepare and review personal care plans.
• Supervise and support team members.
• Lead in emergencies as the Senior Carer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Staff management

Medication administration

Writing and updating Care Plans

Compassionate care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England.

Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence– and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for dedicated Bank Care Team Leadersto join our team at Pratt House.

Pratt House is a 29-bedded residential home, set in a quiet location in Amersham, offering support to our residents.

• Role: Bank Care Team Leader
• Hours:8am-8pm for day shifts. 8pm-8am for night shifts. Shifts are offered on an adhoc basis.
• Pay: £15.24 per hour

The Role of Care Team Leader

• Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. Asthe recognised Senior Carer on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility forregular monitoring of thehealth, care and social needs of our residents.
• Preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.
• You'll supervise, support coachand developother team members, and liaisewith people involved in resident'scare, as well as with the residents themselves.Put simply, you'll ensureresidents'needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.
• As the Senior Carer on that shift, you willtake the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

About You

• You must be an experiencedCarer, ideally with a Level 3 qualificationin Health and Social Careor equivalent,or be committed to working towards this.
• As a Care Team Leader, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled inwritingand updating Care Plans, and competent in the administration of Medication.
• Most of all, you'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

We value our people and recognise the important work they do. Our benefits include:

• £15.24 per hour, benchmarked annually
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
• A menopause‑friendly accredited organisation

Please note:

This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Abbeyfield). You may be asked to disclose convictions; failure to do so may result in an offer of employment being withdrawn.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.