Team Leader

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Newport Pagnell; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home seeks an experienced Team Leader to oversee daily operations and support residents with varying needs. The ideal candidate will enhance the lives of elderly residents by leading a committed team and ensuring high standards of care. A friendly demeanor and strong communication skills are essential in this full-time role.

Benefits

Comprehensive face-to-face induction

Overtime enhancements

Ongoing personal development and support

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving License.
• Proven experience in a team leader role.
• IT literate with knowledge of record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior in the daily running of the home.
• Assist in leading a team to ensure high standards of care.
• Administer medication and review care plans.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ or diploma L2 in health and social care

NVQ L3 preferred

Job description

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Location: Tyringham, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9ES

Salary: £14 per hour

Hours: Full time

Our client is a family run care home set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside. They support 35 elderly residents with varying needs, and they aim to provide a 'home from home' environment where residents are supported and cared for by a dedicated and consistent team.

They are looking for an experienced team leader who is passionate about enhancing the lives of their residents.

The Role

• Support the senior in the daily running of the home, stepping into the shoes of the senior when necessary.
• Assist in leading a team of staff to ensure high standards of care practice are maintained and act as a role model in a team.
• Liaise with outside professionals in relation to the changing needs of the residents.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and support during specific shifts.
• Be responsible for administering rounds of medication on specific shifts.
• Review and update care plans and risk assessments when needed to support the senior.
• Demonstrate person centred care in practice.
• Work with care staff and residents to deliver high quality personal care
• Assist residents with food and fluid during mealtimes.
• Have a good knowledge of mental capacity assessments and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• A minimum NVQ or diploma L2 (L3 preferred) in health and social care.
• Full UK Driving License
• Proven experience in a team leader role.
• IT literate with a good knowledge and understanding of record keeping.
• A friendly and approachable personality.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A good understanding and ability of how to interact with residents living with dementia.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis between the hours of 7am and 9pm. (7-2 or 2-9 shifts- must work a variety).
• Must be able to work alternate weekends.
  
  

Benefits

• A homely family run environment
• A comprehensive face to face induction
• Overtime enhancements
• Ongoing personal development and support including opportunities to complete health and social care diplomas.
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Strategic Management Services

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