Care Team Leader

Abbeyfield; Greater Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee the health and social needs of residents. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing personal care plans while supervising and mentoring team members. Your passion for exceptional care will shine as you ensure residents' needs are at the forefront of service delivery. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you care for. Join a caring and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Carer with Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Skilled in writing and updating Care Plans and competent in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, care, and social needs of residents as the Senior Carer.
• Supervise and develop team members while ensuring residents' needs are prioritized.
• Lead in emergencies and ensure the quality of care provided.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Staff Management

Care Plan Writing

Medication Administration

Passion for Care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK Req #693

16 April 2025

Role: Care Team Leader The Home: Downing House is a Good CQC rated residential care home offering dementia care in Withington, Manchester, providing high quality care for up to 25 people.
Shift Times: 8am - 8pm
Hours: 36 Hours Available across weekdays and alternative weekends
Pay: £14.34p/h - £14.80p/h

The Role of Care Team Leader

• 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'll 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.

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

• £14.34p/h - £14.80p/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 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.

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.