Night Care Team Leader

Cooper Machinery Services; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader to oversee the health and wellbeing of residents in a nurturing environment. Your role will involve leading a dedicated team, ensuring personalized care plans are effectively implemented, and maintaining the highest standards of care. With a commitment to staff development and a range of attractive benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for those dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Free onsite parking

Life Assurance

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Medical cashback scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant with a Level 3 qualification or commitment to achieve one.
• Demonstrated skills in writing and updating Care Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor health, care, and social needs of residents.
• Supervise and support team members while ensuring resident care.

Skills

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Staff Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Lee House is an attractive residential care home located in Wimbledon offering care and support to residents over the age of 65.

The home has been carefully designed to offer comfortable accommodation which includes single occupancy bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, a pleasant lounge, dining room and garden. Facilities are also available for family or friends to stay overnight. Residents may personalise their room with small items of furniture and ornaments to promote familiarity.

Hours: 24 hours per week, this will include alternate weekend shifts.

The role:

Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. As the recognised leader on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility for regular monitoring of the health, care and social needs of our residents, plus the preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.

You'll supervise, support, coach and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in residents' care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensure residents' needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.

As the Care Team Leader on shift, you will keep a cool head and take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

At Lee House, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (pro-rata)
• Free onsite parking
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to apply for a 'Blue Light Card' offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.

About You:

• You must be an experienced Care Assistant, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be committed to working towards this.
• As a leader of a team, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You'll already be skilled in writing and updating Care Plans.
• You must also be competent in the administration of medication.
• Above all else, you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.