Compassionate Care Team Leader — Lead, Plan & Empower Residents

Care UK; Eye; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, manage residents' care plans, and supervise care staff. The role includes administering medications, risk assessments, and liaising with families and professionals to deliver high-quality care.

The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership to develop services and ensure a positive, inclusive environment for residents and team members.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes.
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication.
• Have a natural ability to help make residents' lives more fulfilling.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure the best care plans are created and delivered.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Carrying out risk assessments.
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible.
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Lead and supervise

Care planning

IT literacy

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee shifts, manage residents' care plans, and supervise care staff. The role includes administering medications, risk assessments, and liaising with families and professionals to deliver high-quality care.

The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership to develop services and ensure a positive, inclusive environment for residents and team members.