Residential Care Home Team Leader - Key Appointments : Job Details

Are you looking for a Residential Care Home Team Leader role in the social care sector? We are working with an organisation that is dedicated to providing top-tier care services and they are looking for a Team Leader to join their dynamic team at 30 bed residential care home, Heath Lodge in Boroughbridge. As Team Leader in this residential care home, you will work alongside the Chief Operations Officer and Registered Manager to support the efficient running of Heath Lodge. If you are passionate about ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents and want to contribute to a vibrant, caring community, this Team Leader role is tailor-made for you. What can you expect:

• Permanent / Full-time role
• Day Shifts: Rota based - various shifts
• £15.85 per hour
• 36 hours per week

Employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunch break - lunch provided free of charge
• Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform
• Access to WPA healthcare plan
• Blue light card with access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!

The Role:As Team Leader within this residential care home, you will be responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of all residents, ensuring that personal care is provided in a way that maintains and respects their privacy, dignity, and lifestyle. Duties include (but not limited to):

• Implement Care Plans from residents first day and ensure all relevant risk assessment are completed and kept up to date.
• Liaise with the Catering Department about resident's dietary requirement - Update on any changes (using correct docs i.e., food fact sheet).
• Support management with overall organisation of daily tasks and delegate tasks fairly and appropriately to junior staff (as directed by management).
• Register Residents all on designated services as required for the resident's needs.
• Report and lead in case of emergencies i.e., sudden Death, Safeguarding, Accident at Work, Complaints.
• Medication Administration including monthly ordering of medications and weekly auditing of medication - including spot checking.
• Support with housekeeping duties as directed by management when on night duties.
• Keep up to date with developments inside the profession with special regard to ‘Care of the Elderly’.
• Follow safety policies and procedures in terms of Health & Safety and with other departments of the organisation.
• Be aware that duties will vary depending on the needs of the service and will include being part of the ‘on-call’ rota.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 years working within the care sector
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Good people skills with a caring and compassionate nature
• Great organisational skills, staying calm under pressure
• A positive, professional, and proactive approach
• Experience with creating care plans
• A confident leader
• A valid UK driving licence
• You will be aligned to the organisations Visons and Values.

About the organisation:Our client is an award-winning organisation who helps their residents to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life. Their mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make a true ‘homely’ experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work. They are all about excellence and they are looking for a Team Leader who can help them maintain the highest standards and ensure they meet all relevant legislation and safety requirements. Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please apply with an up-to-date CV that displays your care experience.  Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.  By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments