Team Leader

Care UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader in Colchester to lead shifts, manage care plans, and ensure residents receive the best care. The role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with opportunities for training and development. Applicants should ideally have an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care. Join a supportive team that values caring and teamwork.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Desirable NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
• Experience in leading and supervising others.
• Ability to administer medication.
• Organizational and IT skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift
• Case manage residents and coordinate with families and professionals
• Administer and record medication
• Conduct risk assessments
• Support residents with daily needs
• Collaborate with the leadership team

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

IT literate

Understanding of care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.