Team Leader Care Nights

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Whitstable is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise shifts and manage resident care plans. Responsibilities include administering medication and ensuring residents' well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development, including extensive training. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Wagestream access to wages

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Be well-organized, IT literate.
• Experience in care planning processes.
• Willing to train on administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Manage residents' care and liaise with families.
• Administer and record medication.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of care planning

Communication skills

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 due to open 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:£15.10 per hour