Relief Care Team Leader (Days or Nights)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Relief Care Team Leader to oversee care services in their homes. The role includes managing staff, providing personal care, and liaising with external agencies to ensure residents' needs are met. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience working with older adults, especially those with dementia. This position offers a flexible zero-hour contract, including evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment supervising others.
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Act as team leader to support resident needs.
• Organise staff allocations and breaks.
• Liaise with home managers and external professionals.

Skills

Supervising others

Understanding of dementia care

Team management

Personal care assistance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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.

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.

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

Responsibilities

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:

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

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• 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)