Care Team Leader – Lead & Mentor in Elder Care

Lovett Care Limited; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend referral scheme

EarlyPay

Job summary

Bridgewater Manor in Worsley Village, Salford, seeks a kind, motivated Team Leader to support the Home Manager and Deputy. The role manages the care team and 24-hour operations on a 0 hour BANK contract with a rate of £13.75 per hour. Shifts run 0745-2000 or 1945-0800 with alternate weekends.

You must have medication management and administration experience and be committed to high standards of elder care within a Lovett Care setting.

Qualifications

• Medication management and administration experience.
• Experience working with older people.
• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent (to be achieved within 12 months).
• Evidence of ability to assess, plan and evaluate care needs.
• Understand the six principles of care in residential/nursing settings.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Promote the highest standard of person-centred nursing care for residents.
• Manage, allocate duties and supervise the care team during shifts.
• Be a role model for person-centred care delivery.
• Promote welfare and safeguarding of adults under care.
• Deliver personalised care according to care plans for each shift.
• Support professional standards within the home with the Home Manager.
• Provide supervision, coaching and assessment to Care Assistants.
• Maintain accurate written records and care plans.
• Manage daily rotas and delegate workload safely.
• Ensure admission files are completed promptly with the team.
• Build relationships with external professionals.
• Assist the Home Manager with quality audits.

Skills

Medication management

Older people care

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

Bridgewater Manor in Worsley Village, Salford, seeks a kind, motivated Team Leader to support the Home Manager and Deputy. The role manages the care team and 24-hour operations on a 0 hour BANK contract with a rate of £13.75 per hour. Shifts run 0745-2000 or 1945-0800 with alternate weekends.

You must have medication management and administration experience and be committed to high standards of elder care within a Lovett Care setting.