Care Team Leader

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee the delivery of high-quality care for residents. The role involves planning care, leading a team, and ensuring standards are met. Candidates should excel in person-centred care and have a positive approach to support staff and residents alike. This position offers opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive training

Free Access NI Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Dynamic Care Team Leader with expertise in person-centred care planning.
• Experience in leading teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Positive energy and outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high care standards.
• Plan and provide high-quality care for residents.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Dementia care expertise

Leadership experience

Strong relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Team Leader - Days and Nights available
Care Home: Carlisle Court
Hours per week: 36 - 48 hours a week
Salary: £13.25 an hour

About the role: 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. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

About you: 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.

About Kathryn Homes: 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 commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Further Information

Please note the weekly hours exceed the 48 plus hour Working Time Directive and the successful applicant may be required to sign an "opt-out" form. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults.

Benefits

• 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 the Month awards