Team Leader - Glastonbury

Candlelight Homecare Limited; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Candlelight Care in Glastonbury is seeking a proactive Team Leader to oversee client packages, develop care plans, carry out risk assessments and reviews, and support our team of Care & Support Workers. You will liaise with the Registered Manager and clients and contribute to care progress.

The role includes staff observations, on-call responsibilities, and attending Team Leader meetings. A full driving licence and own transport are required; alternate weekends and evening shifts are part of the

Qualifications

• Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Full (clean) driving licence and access to own transport.
• Available to work alternate weekends.
• Be part of the on-call rota team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Caring and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess new client packages and develop care plans.
• Carry out risk assessments and reviews of existing packages.
• Liaise with the Registered Manager and clients; monitor care progress.
• Undertake staff observations and supervisions.
• Be part of the on-call team on a rotational basis.
• Attend Team Leader meetings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Confidentiality aware

Time management

Empathetic

Education

Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

About the Role

Candlelight Care are looking to recruit a new Team Leader for the Glastonbury branch.

This is an exciting and varied role, which will include being responsible for evaluating and assessing new client packages, developing care plans, carrying out risk assessments, conducting reviews of existing packages, liaising with the Registered Manager and clients, evaluating care progress and recommending changes to the care plan if required. Supporting our team of Care & Support Workers. Carrying out staff observations, and supervisions.

You will also be part of the on-call team on a rotational basis.

Role Responsibilities

• As the role can change on a daily basis, you will need to be highly organised, efficient and flexible in your approach.
• Carrying out of assessments of all new packages.
• Meet and greet with our potential private clients and/or their families.
• Re-assess existing packages, for example, when a client is discharged from hospital with a change in their needs, etc.
• Carrying out required risk assessments to ensure delivery of safe care.
• Updating care plans, and changes of medication and other care related documents found within the client's electronic care plan and care folder, as appropriate.
• Undertaking client reviews under the direction of the Registered Manager.
• Undertaking of staff observations and/or supervisions under the direction of the Registered Manager.
• Liaise with other health and social care professionals.
• Undertake care work, when required to meet the needs of the business.
• Working hours to include a minimum of two evenings and an alternate weekend.
• Be part of the on-call rota, ready to cover any outstanding care visits at very short notice.
• Available to attend Team Leader Meetings on a regular basis

Desirable Requirements

• Available to work alternate weekends
• Adaptable and flexible to deal with varying needs and situations
• Be part of the on-call rota team
• Previous experience within a care role.
• Good working knowledge of care and support work.
• Understanding and respecting the need for confidentiality
• Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Caring and empathetic approach
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to manage your own time
• Good team player, who is understanding and supportive of colleagues
• A full (clean) driving licence and access to own transport.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status or pregnancy and maternity. We therefore positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible job applicants.