Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant

Redwood Health Care LTD; Madresfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated care team leader to manage shifts and ensure high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will coordinate care tasks, mentor new staff, and uphold health and safety standards. Benefits include free uniform, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 Weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression

Funded training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Latest electronic care planning systems

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, escalating concerns promptly.
• Complete and update care plans and daily notes accurately.
• Carry out observations and report changes to nurses/management.
• Conduct effective handovers and maintain clear communication.
• Mentor, supervise and coach new starters and Care Assistants.
• Liaise with residents' families, GPs and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding, dignity, infection control, and health & safety standards.
• Assist with audits, incident reporting and falls prevention.

Job description

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.
• Conduct effective handovers and maintain clear communication across the team.
• Mentor, supervise and coach new starters and Care Assistants; support training compliance.
• Liaise professionally with residents' families, GPs and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding, dignity, infection control, GDPR and health & safety standards.
• Assist with audits (care records/meds), incident reporting and falls prevention.

Company

Redwood Health Care Ltd is a forward-thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing our residents with the highest standards of care by employing the best people.

Benefits

• Free uniform
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 Weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Be part of a team operating the latest in electronic care planning systems available (Person Centred Software)