Situated in the cultural suburb ofNew Malden and surrounded by areas of natural beauty, easy access to public transport links and a bustling high street nearby, Abbeyfield House is a purpose built Dementia Care Home. We offered tailored and personalised packages of care, 24 hours a day to up to 36 residents at any one time. Each resident will have a beautifully furnished ensuite room, with a spacious, sensory garden and communal areas to enjoy.
The Role:
Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. Asthe recognised leader on a shift, you'll have overall responsibility forregular monitoring of thehealth, care and social needs of our residents, plus the preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.
Care Team Leaders supervise, support, coachand developother team members and liaisewith people involved in resident'scare, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you'll ensureresidents'needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide. As the Care Team Leaderon that shift, you will keep a cool head and take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.
Starting hourly rate: £15.12
Hours: This is a bank role, so shifts will be available on an adhoc basis, dependant on the needs of the service. Shifts are available on day or night shifts.
Shift times are 8am - 8pm for day shifts and 8pm - 8am for night shifts.
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:
* Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
* Life Assurance
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* Shop and save vouchers
* Access to obtain a 'Blue Light Card', offering discounts in various locations.
About You:
Our Care Team Leadersmust be an experiencedCare Assistant, ideally with a Level 3 qualificationin Health and Social Careor equivalent,or be committed to working towards this.
As a leader of a team, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills.You'll already be skilled inwritingand updating Care Plans, and competent in the administration of Medication, but most of all, you'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.
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