Care Team Leader

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Dungannon seeks a Care Team Leader to plan and provide high-quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Care Assistants, maintain care standards, and ensure accurate record-keeping. Experience in dementia care and strong organisational skills are essential. This role also involves supporting the Home Manager with care delivery and managing medication processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents.
• Competent in keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high care standards.
• Support Home Manager and Deputy Manager while providing care.
• Handle medication and manage medication audits.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Dementia care expertise

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Holding an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential.
• 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 be competent in building strong relationships, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills.

Further Information

Location: Willow Grove.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.