Team Leader

SOMERSET CARE LIMITED; Street; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England seeks a Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team in delivering person-centred care, including support for residents with dementia. You will be responsible for creating care plans, managing medication, and ensuring the highest care standards are met. Ideal candidates have a Level 2 QCF qualification in Health & Social Care and previous experience in team leadership. The role offers various benefits including training, discounts, and a welfare service.

Benefits

Wagestream: Access earned wages before payday

Discounts at retailers

Exceptional training & development

24/7 Free counselling service

Fully paid induction and DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a care and support setting.
• Ability to create and manage care plans.
• Familiarity with medication management and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in providing person-centred care for residents.
• Create care plans and assist residents during mealtimes.
• Oversee medication management ensuring safe practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Dementia care

Medication management

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Team Leader! Shifts: 7.00am - 2.30pm and 2.15pm - 9.45pm, includes alternate weekends.

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Southlawns recruit based on values – we welcome applications from those who hold Level 2 QCF qualification in Health & Social Care (and willing to work towards your Level 3) OR from those who have demonstrable experience. You must also have experience working in a care and support setting, leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in providing person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia.
• Create care plans, assist residents through mealtimes, engage in activities, and ensure the team follows best practices.
• Oversee medication management and ensure safe practices in medication administration and audits.
• Provide strong leadership and team direction to empower your team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Qualifications

• Level 2 QCF qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 3).
• Experience in care and support, including dementia care and residential care settings.
• Proven experience in team leading, providing leadership, conducting medication management, and working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Familiarity with end-to-end medication audits, ordering, and administering medication.

What you will do

• Lead a team in delivering person-centred care to residents, including those with dementia.
• Ensure accurate care planning, support during meals, engagement in activities, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee medication management and audits to maintain safe practices.

Benefits

• Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday.
• So Much More Rewarding: Save an average of £1,000 annually with discounts at thousands of high street retailers.
• Exceptional training & development with recognised qualifications.
• The Hub online learning platform – your one-stop destination for continued growth.
• 24/7 Free counselling service for you and your family.
• Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care.
• And much more!

Apply / Contact

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to speak with our friendly recruitment team.

If you’d like to chat with us, please call 01823 802 637 and select Option 1.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.