Care Team Leader

Abbeyfield; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to exceptional care for older people. As a Care Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care. With responsibilities ranging from monitoring health needs to supervising staff, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and numerous benefits, including career development and pension plans. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and committed to providing exceptional care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

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 or commitment to obtain.
• Skilled in writing/updating Care Plans and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, care, and social needs of residents.
• Supervise and support team members, ensuring quality care.

Skills

Staff Management

Care Plan Writing

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.

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. Asthe recognised Senior Carer on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility forregular monitoring of thehealth, 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 coachand developother team members, and liaisewith people involved in resident'scare, as well as with the residents themselves.Put simply, you'll ensureresidents'needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.
• As the Senior Carer on that shift, you willtake the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

About You

• You must be an experiencedCarer,ideally with a Level 3 qualificationin Health and Social Careor 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 inwritingand updating Care Plans, and competent in the administration of Medication.
• Most of all, you'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional 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 £500via 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.

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