Care Team Leader

Abbeyfield; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves monitoring residents' health and care needs, preparing and reviewing personal care plans, and leading a team of caregivers. With a strong commitment to exceptional care, you will ensure that residents' needs are prioritized and that their dignity is maintained. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for career development, and a supportive work environment. If you are driven by compassion and wish to make a difference in the lives of older individuals, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Unlimited referral bonuses

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Carer with Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or commitment to obtain it.
• Skilled in writing Care Plans and administering Medication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and care needs of residents as Senior Carer on shift.
• Supervise and support team members while ensuring residents' needs are met.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Staff Management

Writing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Compassionate Care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

The Home

Abbeyfield Woodlands is a 31 bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care, surrounded by a picturesque woodland area and only a short drive from the town centre.

Role: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Abbeyfield Woodlands, Woodlands Drive, North Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1QU
Hours: 24 Hours a Week, 7:30pm - 7:30am
Pay: £14.34 p/h

The Role of Senior Care Assistant

• Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. As the recognised Senior Carer on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility for regular monitoring of the health, care, and social needs of our residents.
• Preparation, implementation, and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.
• You will supervise, support, coach, and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in residents' care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensure residents' needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.
• As the Senior Carer on that shift, you will take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

About You

• You must be an experienced Carer, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be committed to working towards this.
• As a Care Team Leader, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled in writing and updating Care Plans and competent in the administration of Medication.
• Most of all, you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families, and friends.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £14.34 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within the role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An employee assistance programme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

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