Team Leader Care

Nightingale Hammerson; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader in Whitstable, UK. The role involves supervising shifts, managing care plans, and administering medications, along with offering support to residents and their families. Candidates should have leadership skills and ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care. The position offers a salary of £14.29 per hour, along with various benefits including career development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

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.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Manage residents' cases and liaise with families.
• Administer and record medication.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

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

Harrier Lodge care home opened in December 2018 is a 65 bed care home providing nursing and residential care, as well as specialist care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Working with Care UK, you will assist our residents in everyday life, providing support and companionship. You’ll help the residents each day to fulfil their lives and support them in any way they may need. Building relationships and acting as a companion is an extremely rewarding part of your role. This is a great opportunity to dedicate your time and compassion to a fulfilling environment.

Salary / Benefits:£14.29 per hour