Team Leader

Job Summary

Team Leader – Days

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to oversee the day care team, including supervising Senior Carers and Care Assistants.

Working closely with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager and nursing team where applicable, you will coordinate care throughout the day, support colleagues and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day shift, supervising Senior Carers and Care Assistants and allocating duties according to residents’ needs.
• Providing clear direction to Senior Carers, monitoring their work and supporting them in supervising care staff.
• Checking that care is delivered in accordance with individual care plans and that delegated duties are completed.
• Supporting staff induction, mentoring and supervision, and reporting performance or training concerns to management.
• Providing hands-on care when required, protecting residents’ dignity, privacy and independence.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and ensuring changes or concerns are promptly recorded and escalated.
• Overseeing medication administration, ensuring it is carried out by trained and authorised staff in accordance with the home’s policies.
• Checking care records, risk assessments and care plans for accuracy and ensuring updates are completed.
• Coordinating clear handovers and communicating effectively with families, colleagues and visiting professionals.
• Promoting safe working practices and responding appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies.

About you

You will have:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• At least two years’ experience as a Senior Carer with the relevant resident group.
• Experience of leading a care team, with the confidence to supervise Senior Carers and Care Assistants.
• Strong communication, organisation and delegation skills.
• Experience of care planning and maintaining accurate care records.
• A caring, reliable and professional approach, with the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions.

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person