Care Home Community Lead

Athenacarehomes; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional residential care home in Cambridge seeks a compassionate Community Lead to oversee daily operations and ensure outstanding care for residents. This role involves managing clinical audits, supervising team members, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. With a focus on leadership, you'll be instrumental in creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere. The home prides itself on its family-oriented approach and beautiful surroundings. If you're passionate about care and have the experience to lead a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ shift leadership and management experience.
• Proven track record leading and motivating a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the unit and ensure completion of clinical audits.
• Supervise team members and provide a safe environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Audits

Medication Management

Care Planning

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

As a Community Lead at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management on our residential community within the home.

About Alex Wood House Care Home:
Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.

We’re based in a quiet nook in Arbury on the north eastern side of Cambridge, three miles from the city centre. Our home offers 24-hour residential care and 36 en-suite bedrooms.

About the role:
The role of Community Lead will involve completing clinical audits, safe management of medication and team member supervision. Across everything you do, you’ll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment.

Salary:
£15.87 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
45 hours per week, 12-hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location:
Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS – 3 miles from the city centre.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for pro-actively managing the unit.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly audits: medication management, pressure ulcer prevention, diet and hydration and care planning.
• Monitor the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care through monthly audit of care plans using a planned approach, for example Resident of the Day.
• Ensure planned supervision is carried out for all team members in line with company policy.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Minimum of two years’ shift leadership and management experience.
• Proven track record leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a clinical team.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.