Care Team Lead - Inspire Dignity & Wellbeing

St Mary's Care Homes; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

St Mary’s Lincoln Manor is seeking a Team Leader to help deliver compassionate, person-centred care at our home on Crossspencer Street, Lincoln LN5 8FG. This permanent, full-time role (38.5 hours, alternate weekends) offers a warm, supportive environment and opportunities to mentor staff.

You will supervise junior staff, support residents’ daily living and care plans, and help maintain dignity and comfort. Evening/weekend flexibility and a background in care are valued.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 3 (or willing to work towards this).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

St Mary’s Lincoln Manor is seeking a Team Leader to help deliver compassionate, person-centred care at our home on Crossspencer Street, Lincoln LN5 8FG. This permanent, full-time role (38.5 hours, alternate weekends) offers a warm, supportive environment and opportunities to mentor staff.

You will supervise junior staff, support residents’ daily living and care plans, and help maintain dignity and comfort. Evening/weekend flexibility and a background in care are valued.