Care Home Team Leader — Lead Care & Staff Training

Cinnamon Care Collection; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life Discount

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend

Reward Vouchers

Awards

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection's Earlsfield Court in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to supervise and motivate care teams, ensuring excellence in resident care and outreach to families.

You will coordinate the resident assessment process, manage care plans, and support the Deputy Manager in recruiting and supervising staff, including medication administration and handovers. A path to Deputy Manager progression is available.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care is essential.
• NVQ 4 in Care and Registered Managers Award or QCF Level 4 Diploma in Management are desirable but not essential.
• Two years' experience in long-term care or similar industry.
• Experience of planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting care delivery.
• Experience of working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the resident assessment process with Deputy Manager, ensuring resident involvement in needs and preferences for care plans.
• Ensure information about residents is communicated to achieve a person-centred approach.
• Hands-on leadership with the team to maintain appropriate levels of care.
• Deliver and manage medication administration processes with robust auditing and identify training needs.
• Assist Deputy Manager in recruiting care staff and managing contracted hours and recruitment needs.
• Regularly communicate with family members regarding resident needs and progress.
• Manage team absence and conduct return-to-work discussions with staff with support from Deputy Manager and home Administrator.
• Oversee efficient handovers between shifts and keep Deputy Manager and General Manager informed.
• Provide daily coaching and support to Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants, leading by example.

Education

NVQ 3 essential

NVQ 4 in Care

Registered Managers Award

QCF Level 4 Diploma in Management

Job description

Cinnamon Care Collection's Earlsfield Court in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to supervise and motivate care teams, ensuring excellence in resident care and outreach to families.

You will coordinate the resident assessment process, manage care plans, and support the Deputy Manager in recruiting and supervising staff, including medication administration and handovers. A path to Deputy Manager progression is available.