Care Team Leader

Runwood Homes; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader for their facility in Stratford-on-Avon. The role involves leading a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting resident needs. The ideal candidate will have skills in person-centred care planning and dementia care. Comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and various benefits are offered, including paid holidays and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities to progress your career

Qualifications

• Dynamic Care Team Leader excelling in person-centred care.
• Experience in leading teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Competence in building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain high-care standards.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Support management in delivering care to residents.
• Handle medication and ensure audits are in order.

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Dementia care expertise

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Team Leader - Days

Care Home: Low Furlong

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Salary: £13.60 an hour

About the role

As a Care Team Leader at Runwood Homes, you will be about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes residents feel safe, respected, and independent. You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they uphold the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with colleagues are key parts of your role. You will also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, delivering physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and ensure everything is in order with medication audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high care standards are maintained.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in delivering physical, social, and emotional care to residents.
• Handle medication and ensure medication audits are completed and in order.

Benefits

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are seeking a dynamic Care Team Leader who excels in person-centred care planning, possesses expertise in dementia care, and has experience leading teams to deliver exceptional care. The ideal Care Team Leader will exude a positive energy, be competent in building strong relationships, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills.

Holding an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care is advantageous but not essential.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

How to apply

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.