Care Team Leader (Days) Fixed Term

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Care Team Leader to support residents in their physical, emotional, and social needs. The role involves managing a care team and ensuring high standards of care are delivered. Candidates need a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience in a similar care environment. This is a 9-month fixed-term position working an average of 40.25 hours weekly on a rota basis, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organising staff allocations and breaks.
• Arranging cover for absences.
• Liaising with home managers and external agencies.

Skills

Supervising care staff

Experience with dementia care

Effective 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.

What you will be doing

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. Your senior duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Organising staff allocations and breaks
• Arranging cover for absences
• Liaising with home managers
• Dealing with external agencies or visiting professionals (GP etc.)

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

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