Night Senior/Team Leader - Residential Care

Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant to work nights in Gravesend. The successful candidate will support individuals to live independently and lead a team of care assistants. Responsibilities include promoting well-being, safeguarding, and ensuring compliance with policies. Experience in residential care and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a senior role or team leader in residential care.
• Ability to support individuals in a personalized manner.
• Clear communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently.
• Promote well-being and safeguard procedures.
• Manage and communicate with the team effectively.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant – Nights

Weekly Hours - 33 per week

Requirements

Experience of working in residential care in a senior role or team leader required.

Purpose of the Job

To support individuals to live and enjoy their life in a manner that is personalised to their wishes, needs and aspirations, to follow direction from the individual themselves and the Manager, in line with their personal plan. Enable the individual to live their chosen lifestyle at home and in the community and to contribute to each individual’s achievement of independence. Support a team of care assistants and be responsible to run a shift independently.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• To contribute to the independence and wellbeing whilst promoting maximum participation with activities of daily living.
• To assist individuals in accordance with their personal plan and risk assessments.
• To be aware of and implement safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis, promptly reporting any concerns and incidents.
• Support individuals and promote their physical and mental well-being.
• To maintain written records of support, including finance and H&S records as required.
• To adhere to policy, procedures and guidelines.
• To work within required legislation including CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, To maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity and privacy of individuals in line with Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly, to be on time and engage in a variety of tasks.
• To follow the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.

Duties of the Job

• To work and communicate professionally.
• To get to know individuals and how they want to be supported.
• To communicate clearly, concisely and honestly to individuals and to colleagues about the support that is being provided/required using agreed forms of communication.
• To listen and seek advice when required to support decisions being made with the individual, following best interest principles as required.
• To advocate for individuals on a day to day basis, supporting self advocacy as appropriate.
• To provide skill development and support with daily living that may include, but is not limited to:
• Promotion of independence.
• Help to maintain the environment where the individual lives and get repairs done when needed.
• Personal care if needed.
• Managing medication in line with policy.
• Being safe at home and in the community.
• Travel training and/or support to travel.
• Staying healthy.
• Medication administration and guidance.
• Work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver support and care and ensure that tasks are not left undone. Be able to allocate workloads to carers in order to help the team leader support running of a shift.
• To be able to carry out some office-based work which could include filing, report writing, handling money, telephone and computer work including using the Care plan system for all daily notes. To work alongside team leaders and have an input in key workers care plans and an understanding of what a complete care plan should entail.
• To follow policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with external policies and guidance relevant to the work you do.
• To participate in training and supervision to develop own skills and support provided.

Health & Safety

• To ensure familiarity with and understanding of the requirements of the Home’s health and safety policies and procedures;
• To attend all mandatory health and safety training courses;
• To follow safe working practices at all times;
• To use personal protective equipment where provided and required;
• To report all accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences as soon as possible according to organisation guidelines;
• To maintain good housekeeping standards within the service location ensuring safe entry and exit are provided at all times;
• To ensure familiarity with the fire safety policy and understanding of the procedures for fire drills and evacuation of the premises in the event of fire.

Training and Support

• You will receive induction to the Home and to your job.
• You will have a line manager and receive regular supervision.
• You will be provided with training to enable you to do your job.
• The Home will, where possible and relevant to your job support you to further your training and learning.

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults at risk who come into contact with our services. We will create a safe environment where they feel secure and their well‑being is prioritised. We have clear procedures for reporting concerns and will respond to them promptly and effectively.

Background Checks

Please be aware you must have a clear DBS certificate or be able to obtain one with the help of the company to be suitable for this role, this is within guidance of The Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.