Senior Dementia Care Team Leader

The Prestige Group; Rookhope; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £13.88

Induction and dementia training

Funded qualifications route

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Employee assistance programme

Free DBS check

Supportive management team

Job summary

West Lodge Care Home is seeking a confident Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team on shift in our dementia-focused home. You will deliver compassionate, person-centred care while guiding staff and ensuring residents feel safe, valued and at home.

You will supervise a 12-hour shift, administer medicines safely, write and update care plans, support distressed residents, liaise with families and provide clear handovers, mentoring junior carers along the way.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Confidence leading a team and organising a shift.
• Medication training, or willingness to train.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Patience, empathy and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift, allocating work and acting as a role model for good dementia care
• Administer medicines safely and accurately, and keep medication records up to date
• Write, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments, including life stories and preferences
• Support residents who are distressed, understanding what they may be communicating and using calm, non-restrictive approaches
• Monitor residents’ health, nutrition, hydration, skin and wellbeing, and elevate concerns to GPs, district nurses or other professionals
• Liaise with families, keeping them informed and involved
• Give clear handovers and keep accurate records
• Support, mentor and supervise care assistants, including new starters
• Promote meaningful activity, independence and choice throughout the day
• Follow safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, infection prevention and health and safety procedures

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

West Lodge Care Home is seeking a confident Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team on shift in our dementia-focused home. You will deliver compassionate, person-centred care while guiding staff and ensuring residents feel safe, valued and at home.

You will supervise a 12-hour shift, administer medicines safely, write and update care plans, support distressed residents, liaise with families and provide clear handovers, mentoring junior carers along the way.