An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a Care Team Leader to work in an exceptional retirement village based in the Chester area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a fantastic retirement village which provides the perfect blend of independence and community, offering the privacy and freedom of your own front door alongside the benefits of a friendly and welcoming environment
**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care**
As the Care Team Leader your key duties include:
· Lead, supervise and support care, wellbeing and administrative staff to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care
· Provide engaging leadership in line with MHA policies, procedures and statutory requirements
· Assist residents with personal care and provide health supervision and direct care when required
· Ensure residents’ rights to dignity, privacy and choice are respected at all times
· Support the Care Manager in fulfilling the duties of the Responsible Person, including record keeping and medicines management
· Ensure care and support plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place and regularly updated
· Oversee safe management of medicines, observations and competency assessments
· Support the development and delivery of education, leisure and social activities that enhance residents’ quality of life
· Undertake staff 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals, identifying training and development needs
· Support recruitment, selection and induction of staff to promote continuity of care and reduce agency use
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
· Experience working in a care-related setting
· People management experience, including leading shifts or deputising for a manager
· Medication administration experience
· A good level of literacy and confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft products
· Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
· Knowledge of dementia care and supporting older people with increased physical and emotional frailty
· The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and work flexibly
The successful Care Team Leader will receive an excellent salary of £17.29 per hour. This exciting position is a Fixed Term role for 12 months working 32 hour a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
· A strong pension scheme, life assurance and support with professional fees in relevant roles
· Free DBS checks and uniforms for care and support colleagues
· Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
· Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
· Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
· A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear career progression
· Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Reference ID: 7284
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk