Overview
Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Hazlemere, High Wycombe
Hours: Full-time - 39 hours per week
Pay: £14.09 per hour
We would love to hear from you! This role is based at our service in High Wycombe and involves leading and managing the care staff team to ensure the service users receive the highest quality care and support in line with their individually assessed needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead on and develop person-centred support plans based on assessed needs and the wishes of the service user.
* Ensure regular reviews of support plans with input from relatives, other professionals and staff colleagues.
* Update service user information in daily reports, care and health monitoring charts, accident and incident reports, and service message systems promptly and accurately.
* Assist service users with daily living tasks such as personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, and end-of-life care with dignity and respect as directed in the support plan.
* Ensure service users receive planned or urgent health care when required, liaising with other support services (e.g., District Nurses) as necessary.
* Administer medication as prescribed and support an effective system for safe control and administration of medication in line with policy and procedures.
* Support service users socially and emotionally and involve them in activities of their choice as outlined in their support plan.
* Effectively lead, motivate and support care staff by facilitating key sessions with guidance from the Line Manager.
* Contribute to the smooth running of the care home by undertaking daily tasks, routines and participating in team meetings or initiatives.
* Represent the Trust by communicating clearly, helpfully and respectfully with residents, staff, visitors and others associated with the care home.
* Undertake other duties as reasonably required consistent with the operational needs of the Trust and the job role.
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties as reasonably required. The job description is subject to regular review and modification.
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a health or care service setting providing high quality care.
* Able to write and deliver effective care and person-centred care support plans.
Data Protection
The post holder must respect the confidentiality of information in line with the Data Protection Act, including handling data lawfully and only for specified purposes, and sharing data only with authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
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