This role will be based at Springhill House, in Accrington. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 116 residents living with a range of physical, age‑related and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.
Benefits of becoming our Team Leader
This role offers great work‑life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7‑day working week starting 8am to 8pm. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer a range of excellent benefits:
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £14.92 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate
Responsibilities of our Team Leader include
* Leading, managing and supporting your care team with your Team Leader, ensuring a high quality of care and service is always provided to residents
* Ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed and continuously assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated for each resident
* Encouraging your team and engaging with residents in conversation at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences
* Administering and recording medication as prescribed, with accurate monitoring of drug dose to residents in the home
* Assisting where necessary with each client’s personal care
* Assisting clients at mealtimes where necessary and as directed in their individual care plans, ensuring that any special dietary needs and preferences are met
* Answering emergency calls speedily and ensuring that any potential risks are highlighted to the Manager following systems set by the home
* Assisting any residents with mobility difficulties using any identified aids or equipment as outlined in an individual’s care plan and training received
What we’re looking for in our Team Leader
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience of leading a team is highly desirable, however it is key that you hold experience within a caring role, ideally at a Senior level. Our residents live with age‑related, life‑limiting health, mental health and physical conditions that require dignified support from our care team. Candidates must therefore be patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.
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