Dementia Care Team Lead: Inspire Excellence

Belong; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£15.45/hour)

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Paid induction

Career development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Life Assurance scheme

Enhanced referral schemes

Pension scheme

Discounted meals in Village Bistro

Supportive environment

Job summary

Belong is seeking a Team Lead at Belong Birkdale to guide a household of Support Workers and deliver exceptional, person-centred care for older people, including those living with dementia. The role blends hands-on support with leadership to foster independence and meaningful daily experiences.

You will lead, supervise and coach the team, manage rotas, oversee medications and care plans, and champion Belong's values in a supportive, values-led environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring care colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work the required shift pattern, including alternate weekends.
• Desirable: dementia care experience; senior care roles; safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a household team of care workers.
• Manage and coordinate staff rotas.
• Oversee medication administration, ordering and auditing.
• Maintain person-centred care plans.
• Conduct supervisions and one-to-one meetings with colleagues.
• Support development and wellbeing of team members.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice for customers.
• Support individuals living with dementia and age-related conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Belong policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Act as a positive role model and champion Belong's values.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Medication administration

Shift pattern flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards)

Job description

Belong is seeking a Team Lead at Belong Birkdale to guide a household of Support Workers and deliver exceptional, person-centred care for older people, including those living with dementia. The role blends hands-on support with leadership to foster independence and meaningful daily experiences.

You will lead, supervise and coach the team, manage rotas, oversee medications and care plans, and champion Belong's values in a supportive, values-led environment.