Care Team Leader

Stanley Martin Homes; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of housing and care for older people as a Care Team Leader. This rewarding role involves overseeing the care needs of residents, ensuring their health and well-being are prioritized. You will take charge of personal care plans and lead a dedicated team, fostering an environment of compassion and support. With a commitment to exceptional care, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you serve. This opportunity offers a chance to grow your career in a nurturing environment, where your skills and dedication will truly make a difference.

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

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carer with a commitment to Level 3 qualification.
• Skilled in writing and updating Care Plans and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, care, and social needs of residents.
• Supervise and support team members while ensuring care quality.
• Lead during emergencies and assist staff or residents as needed.

Skills

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Staff Management

Organizational Skills

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.

Role: Care Team Leader - Nights (Senior Care Assistant)
Location: Bradbury House, Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale, CA20 1AU
Hours: 36 a week and alternative weekends. 8pm - 8am
Pay: £14.34- £14.80 p/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 resident's 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- £14.80 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 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.