Care Team Leader (Days) Fixed Term

Jewish Care; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ilford seeks a Care Team Leader to manage and support the care team in delivering high-quality services. The role involves direct interaction with residents to meet their personal care needs, alongside organizing staff schedules. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience with older people with dementia. Position includes a 9-month fixed term contract with shifts from 8am to 8pm.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people with dementia.
• Previous experience supervising others in a care environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to meet their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Manage your team and act as part of the care team.
• Organise staff allocations and breaks.

Skills

Team leadership

Personal care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Team Leader to join our Care team. The role of Care Team Leader is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community. The role of Care Team Leader will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards. This post is working an average of 40.25 hours per week, on a 2 week rolling rota of 4 days in week 1 and 3 days in week 2 including some weekends. This post is on an 9 month fixed term contract. Shifts are between 8am and 8pm.

Responsibilities

• Acting as team leader, you will play a key role in making sure all residents are supported to meet their physical, emotional and social needs.
• To ensure a seamless provision of care, you will manage your team and also act as part of the care team on shift, helping with everything from personal care to administering medicine.
• Organising staff allocations and breaks
• Arranging cover for absences
• Liaising with home managers

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience working with older people with dementia
• Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents\' needs
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)

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