Care Leader

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Bicester is seeking a Care Team Leader to guide and support a small team of carers. The role requires experience in a residential setting and an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include planning and implementing care plans to ensure the wellbeing of residents. The position offers competitive pay of £15.55 per hour and various employee benefits including 30 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a residential care setting.
• Confidence in leading a team.
• Ability to motivate and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of carers to deliver outstanding care.
• Support the Home Manager in planning and implementing care.
• Review care plans regularly through assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Team Leader – Location: Langford View Care Home, Bicester, Oxfordshire. Pay rate: £15.55 per hour, plus NVQ and weekend working enhancements available. Contracted Hours: part time and full time hours available. Shift Times: 06:45-14:15 and 14:00-22:15, with weekend work as required.

About the Role

Are you an experienced carer or senior carer with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents. In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and clinical training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment. Langford View offers specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable setting. We are a not-for-profit provider reinvesting every penny into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s, but this is not essential. What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You should be a supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. You should feel confident taking charge and using your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Care Leader within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. Apply and start your career with us today. We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, but we encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible.