Team Leader – Meds & Care, Shift Lead (Nursing Home)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 Weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Funded training opportunities*

Refer a friend scheme *

Be part of a team operating the latest

Job summary

Redwood Health Care Ltd's Brookdale Nursing Home in Kidderminster is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant (Meds) to supervise shifts and ensure safe, person-centred care.

You will administer and record medications (eMAR), mentor carers, and liaise with families and GPs, with Enhanced DBS required and on-site parking.

Benefits include free uniform, contributory pension, paid mandatory training, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and funded training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care roles preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift; allocate tasks and manage breaks.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support with daily living.
• Administer and record medications safely (eMAR), escalating concerns promptly.
• Complete and update care plans, risk assessments and daily notes accurately.
• Carry out observations (e.g., BP, pulse, weight) and report changes to nurses/management.
• Mentor, supervise and coach new starters and Care Assistants; support training compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Care planning

Communication with families

Mentoring staff

Tools

eMAR system

Person Centred Software

Job description

Redwood Health Care Ltd's Brookdale Nursing Home in Kidderminster is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant (Meds) to supervise shifts and ensure safe, person-centred care.

You will administer and record medications (eMAR), mentor carers, and liaise with families and GPs, with Enhanced DBS required and on-site parking.

Benefits include free uniform, contributory pension, paid mandatory training, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and funded training opportunities.