Care Team Leader

Runwood Homes Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Free DBS check and uniform

NVQ funding

Career progression

Employee of the month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Ltd is seeking a Care Team Leader for day and night shifts to oversee a team of Care Assistants and deliver person-centred care across our homes. You will plan, monitor, and communicate to ensure residents feel safe, respected, and independent, while maintaining high standards of clinical care and safety.

The role involves supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, managing medication, and contributing to audits and care planning. NVQ Level 3 is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading care teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Experience with person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of dementia care approaches.
• Experience with medication administration and audits.
• NVQ Level 3 is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care.
• Plan and provide safe, respectful, and independent living for residents.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with colleagues.
• Support Home Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Handle medication and complete medication audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Dementia care

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Medication handling

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader- Days and Nights available

Shift Patterns: 8:30pm - 7:30am and 7:15am - 9:15pm

About the role:

As a Care Team Leader at Runwood Homes, you'll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent.

You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role.

Our Care Team Leaders also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 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 NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• 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 of 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 55 homes across England. 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.

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