Care Team Leader: Lead, Coordinate & Elevate Resident Care

Care UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access your wages at any‑

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development, training and appr.

Hundreds of online and in-store-dis\n

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Care Team Leader in Reading to lead shifts, oversee care plans, and work with residents and families to deliver high-quality care. The role involves medication administration, risk assessments, and coordinating with the leadership team to enhance services.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, organisational ability, and a passion for compassionate care that puts residents first.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities on shift.
• Ability to case-manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Experience with administering and recording medication.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments effectively.
• Support residents with daily needs while promoting activity and independence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services and improve care.
• Provide a friendly, professional and inclusive approach at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case-manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to ensure care plans are delivered.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Work with care assistants to support residents with daily needs and independence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Medication administration

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Care Team Leader in Reading to lead shifts, oversee care plans, and work with residents and families to deliver high-quality care. The role involves medication administration, risk assessments, and coordinating with the leadership team to enhance services.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, organisational ability, and a passion for compassionate care that puts residents first.