Relief Care Team Leader

Jewish Care; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ilford is looking for a Relief Care Team Leader to support residents in Care Homes. You will supervise staff, manage care delivery, and ensure all residents' needs are met. This role includes a zero hour contract with shifts that can vary, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience with dementia care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others.
• Experience working with older people with dementia.
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care.

Responsibilities

• Organising staff allocations and breaks.
• Arranging cover for absences.
• Liaising with home managers.

Skills

Supervising others

Willingness to meet residents’ needs

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Relief Care Team Leader to join our Care team. The role of Care Team Leader is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Relief Care Team Leader will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is for Relief/ Bank Staff working on an as and when required basis (zero hour contract). Shifts are working 8 -8 (12 hours) and available for days and night shifts, including weekends.

What you will be doing

Acting as team leader, you will play a key role in making sure all residents are supported to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. To ensure a seamless provision of care, you will manage your team and also act as part of the care team on shift, helping with everything from personal care to administering medicine. Your senior duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Organising staff allocations and breaks
• Arranging cover for absences
• Liaising with home managers
• Dealing with external agencies or visiting professionals (GP etc.)

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar care environment supervising others
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience working with older people with dementia
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents’ needs
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)