Care Team Leader

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dynamic Care Team Leader to oversee a team of Care Assistants and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents, particularly those with dementia. Responsibilities include maintaining care standards, handling medication, and supporting management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a passion for care, with optional qualifications in Health & Social Care. Benefits include 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and ongoing training.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free Access NI Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ Level 1 and 2

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Dynamic leader with expertise in dementia care.
• Experience in leading teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain care standards.
• Handle medication and conduct medication audits.
• Support Home Manager and Deputy Manager in care delivery.

Skills

Dementia care

Team leadership

Person-centred care planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Care Team Leader at Kathryn Homes, 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. We are seeking a dynamic Care Team Leader who excels in person‑centred care planning, possesses expertise in dementia care, and has experience of leading teams to deliver exceptional care. The ideal Care Team Leader will exude a positive energy, be competent in building strong relationships, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills. Holding an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential. At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person‑centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our Artes ... (remaining paragraph content unchanged).

Responsibilities

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• Expertise in dementia care, and has experience of leading teams to deliver exceptional care.

Further Information

• Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes:
• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free Access NI Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on‑site parking
• Employee of його Market awards

Area: All of Northern Ireland