Care Team Leader

Care UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts – online & in-store

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, supervise staff and ensure compassionate, person-centred care for residents.

You will coordinate care plans, liaise with families and professionals, administer medications, carry out risk assessments and work with the leadership team to develop services. This role requires organisation, IT literacy, and the ability to inspire a team to keep residents active and independent.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision experience.
• Ability to plan and coordinate care.
• Experience with medication administration is desirable.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Effective communication with residents, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs and promote activity and independence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Maintain a caring, professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Care planning

Medication administration

IT literate

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care (desirable)

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours