Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to enhance the quality of life for residents. In this pivotal role, you will lead with compassion, ensuring that all residents receive exceptional care tailored to their individual needs. You'll inspire and motivate a team of care assistants while maintaining high standards of service. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, where your leadership skills will be valued. If you're passionate about improving the lives of others and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting older people, ideally including those living with dementia.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to residents with empathy and respect.
• Supervise and motivate a team of care assistants, fostering a positive work environment.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Care Planning

Medication Management

Experience with Dementia

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Care and Support - Valerian Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: 48

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70 residents.

As Team Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and staff. If you’re motivated to help others reach their full potential and put residents at the heart of everything you do, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

1. Lead with Compassion: Provide exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and respect.
2. Set the Standard: Maintain high standards of care and service, ensuring that all practices are in line with our commitment to excellence.
3. Inspire and Motivate: Supervise, lead, and motivate a team of care assistants, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
4. Care Planning: Prepare, review, and understand care plans, ensuring they are tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs.
5. Medication Management: Administer medication as instructed, following all guidelines and protocols.
6. Monitor and Respond: Keep a close eye on the wellbeing of residents, responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns or changes in their condition.
7. Foster Communication: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, ensuring clear and open communication.

What We’re Looking For

1. Caring Nature: A compassionate and motivated individual who provides the best care for residents.
2. Experience: Proven experience supporting older people, ideally including those living with dementia.
3. Leadership Skills: Confident and experienced in leading a care team, with a strong ability to champion the wellbeing of residents.
4. Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

1. Make a Difference: Play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents and supporting your team to achieve their best.
2. Leadership Opportunity: Step into a leadership position that allows you to shape and guide a dedicated team of care assistants.
3. Supportive Environment: Work in a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and where you’ll receive ongoing support and development.
4. Positive Impact: Experience the satisfaction of knowing your efforts are directly improving the lives of those in your care.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where your leadership and care skills can truly shine, we’d love to hear from you!

1. Pension
2. Onsite Parking
3. Paid DBS
4. Uniform Provided
5. 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)