Care Team Leader / Care Assistant - Dual Role

Abbeyfield Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Instant pay

Leave entitlement

Life Assurance

Career development

Pension

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Coventry is seeking a Care Team Leader to join the Phil Mead House team on a dual role with responsibilities as Senior Carer on shift. The role combines leadership with hands-on care, including monitoring health and personal care plans for residents and administering medications.

The position requires an experienced Carer, ideally with Level 3 Health and Social Care or working towards it, along with strong planning, staff supervision, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Able to demonstrate strong organisation and planning.
• Experience in writing and updating Care Plans and administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ health, care and social needs on shifts.
• Prepare, implement and review personal care plans and medications.
• Supervise and develop other team members and liaise with care staff and residents.
• Take the lead on shifts during emergencies to ensure safety.

Skills

Care experience

Staff management

Care plans

Medication administration

Organisational skills

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Care Team Leader to join our team at Phil Mead House in Coventry.

Role: Care Team Leader / Care Assistant Dual Role (Senior Care Assistant)

Location: Phil Mead House, 240 Bredon Avenue, Coventry, CV3 2FD

Pay: £14.77 p/h for Team Leader shifts. £13.35 p/h for Care Assistant shifts

Hours: Average of 21.375 Hours a week

Shifts: Week 1: Mon: 8am - 8pm. Sat & Sun: 1:45pm - 8pm Week 2: Mon: 8am - 8pm, Tue & Fri: 1:45pm - 8pm

The Role of Care Team Leader / Care Assistant

• 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.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

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.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

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