Care Team Lead

SeeMeHired.com; Portstewart; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Overtime at enhanced rate

Progression opportunities

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland in Portstewart is seeking a dedicated Care Team Lead to oversee a team delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will manage medication, supervision, and shift coverage to ensure safety and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate records and supporting the Home and Deputy Managers.

The role requires prior care experience, medications knowledge, and a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.

Qualifications

• Medications experience within care setting.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous care experience.
• Hold a level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely care records in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the home/unit during shifts and deputise for management when required.
• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with company policies and national guidelines.
• Support, supervise, and mentor care staff, identifying training and development needs.
• Assist with staff recruitment, rota planning, and attendance monitoring.
• Ensure residents’ personal care needs are met to the highest standard, including hygiene, dressing, and meal support.
• Promote equality, diversity, and respect for residents’ cultural, religious, and personal values.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and infection-controlled environment, reporting any health & safety or maintenance concerns.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, company policies, and mandatory training requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a positive role model approach at all times.

Skills

Medications experience

Care experience

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Care Team Lead

The Home

Close to all local amenities, Madelayne Court is situated in a lovely residential area within the picturesque town of Portstewart, on the stunning North Antrim coast. This safe and spacious setting provides professional, person-centred care for up to 66 people, specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care for those over the age of 65.

Not only does our 24 hour care and nursing team provide kind and compassionate, individualised care, we also offer good company and helpful support, in a calm and restful atmosphere. Residents feel safe, comfortable and part of a relaxed community at Madelayne Court.

All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished and have the benefit of en-suite bathroom facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space with their own familiar items to make it their home.

The home also has excellent amenities, all fully designed to cater for people living with dementia, including a café, comfortable lounges and dining spaces, enabling residents to maintain their independence within the safest possible environment.

About the role:

As a Care Team Leader at Healthcare Ireland, you'll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role.

Our Care Team Leaders also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records in line with regulatory and company standards.

• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the home/unit during shifts and deputise for management when required.

• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with company policies and national guidelines.

• Support, supervise, and mentor care staff, identifying training and development needs.

• Assist with staff recruitment, rota planning, and attendance monitoring.

• Ensure residents’ personal care needs are met to the highest standard, including hygiene, dressing, and meal support.

• Promote equality, diversity, and respect for residents’ cultural, religious, and personal values.

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and infection-controlled environment, reporting any health & safety or maintenance concerns.

• Comply with all relevant legislation, company policies, and mandatory training requirements.

• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a positive role model approach at all times.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• Medications experience within care setting
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Previous Care Experience
• Hold a level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent