Care Shift Leader: Dementia & Elderly Care (Nights/Weekends)

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based charity providing care is looking for a dedicated team leader to deliver person-centred care to residents in Malvern. The role requires leading a compassionate team, maintaining dignity and safety, and ensuring high standards of care for individuals, particularly those with dementia. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and hold a Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care. This position offers full-time hours with various benefits including a group pension plan and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support and counselling

Retail discount schemes

Access to affordable loans

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonus

Free parking

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team and administering medication.
• Strong communication skills and ability to form positive relationships.
• Ability to adapt to situations and recognize/report safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to maintain residents' dignity and independence.
• Lead a team in providing quality, individualised care.
• Maintain accurate records and follow medication procedures.
• Conduct supervisions and appraisals for staff.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Numeracy and digital skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 diploma or higher

Job description

A UK-based charity providing care is looking for a dedicated team leader to deliver person-centred care to residents in Malvern. The role requires leading a compassionate team, maintaining dignity and safety, and ensuring high standards of care for individuals, particularly those with dementia. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and hold a Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care. This position offers full-time hours with various benefits including a group pension plan and wellbeing support.