Care Team Leader - Nights

Abbeyfield Group; Amersham; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay instantly

Virtual GP

Medicash

31 days leave

Company pension

Cycle-to-work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Amersham is seeking a Care Team Leader to join Pratt House at nights, serving as the Senior Carer on shift and taking lead for residents’ health, care and social needs. You’ll plan, implement and review personal care plans, administer medication, and supervise colleagues while liaising with residents and their families.

The role requires Level 3 Health & Social Care (or progression towards it), strong organisation, and the ability to manage emergencies; shifts

Qualifications

• Experience as a carer with leadership potential.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Ability to plan and review personal care plans with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health, care and social needs on shift.
• Prepare, implement and review personal care plans including medication.
• Supervise and coach team members; liaise with residents and families.
• Lead on shift during emergencies and provide support as needed.

Skills

Staff management

Care plans

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

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 Pratt House.

Role: Care Team Leader (Senior Care Assistant) - Nights
Location: Pratt House,Quill Hall Lane,Amersham,HP6 6LU
Pay: £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h
Hours: 36.75 p/w
Shifts: 19.45 - 07.30.3 days per week with alternative weekends

The Role of Care Team Leader - Nights

• 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:

• £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• 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.