Care Team Leader

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Forres; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG check

Free uniform & PPE

Career progression

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Job summary

Meadowlark Care Home in Forres is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to oversee the daily operations for 38.5 hours per week, ensuring high standards of resident care.

You will lead and develop the care team, update personalised Care Plans, and promote the Inclusion Charter values, with training and induction support for new staff.

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care is required; medication administration training is preferred; SSSC codes must be followed and registration is desirable.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care is required.
• Experience in a care setting in a similar role (at least 1 year).
• Awareness of the SSSC Codes of Practice and, preferably, registration with the SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Promote compassionate, personalised care and lead by example.
• Induct new care staff and supervise the care team.
• Deliver training and support junior team members.
• Create and update resident Care Plans tailored to individuals.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader, Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, IV36 2JT

We are seeking talented and caring individuals looking to continue their career in Social Care with us, making a difference to the lives of our residents at Renaissance Care (Scotland) Ltd.

We are seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to join our team in Meadowlark for 38.5 hours per week.

Our care team is at the forefront of resident engagement, quality care and lifestyle opportunities – making sure that physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing is supported for all residents. The role of Care Team Lead is to promote and encourage the wider care team to create daily meaningful interactions to ensure residents live with purpose and connection.

As a Care Team Lead, you are encouraged to take a primary role in creating and updating resident Care Plans, ensuring they are personalised with what’s meaningful to the individual. Promoting the values and virtue of our Inclusion Charter to ensure residents are at the very core of their care.

Care Team Leads are responsible for upholding care standards and leading by example when supervising the wider care team. Some of the key responsibilities for the role include: promoting compassionate care within a friendly and supportive environment, helping to induct new care staff, supervising the care team, conducting training, and supporting new/junior members of the team to deliver quality personalised care.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of an SVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care. Medication administration training would be preferred, as well as at least one year's experience working in a care setting in a similar role. You will be aware of, and adhere to, the SSSC Codes of Practice and, preferably, be registered with the SSSC.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for career progression
• Continuous training and improvement to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card
• Concert for Carers Membership