Job Title: Team Leader (Residential Care)
Location: Sheffield (Ranmoor)
Pay Rate: GBP 13.50 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 28:35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Rota:based including weekends
Bank Holiday Pay: Double Pay
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to join an established residential care service as a Team Leader, supporting the day:to:day running of the home while delivering high:quality care to residents.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help oversee the smooth operation of the service, supporting staff and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person:centred care.
The role includes leading care staff, supporting care planning and risk assessments, coordinating with healthcare professionals and ensuring the home maintains the highest standards of dignity, safety and wellbeing for residents.
You will also take responsibility for the service in the absence of the Registered Manager, providing leadership and guidance to the care team.
What's in It for You
: GBP 13.50 per hour
: Permanent employment contract
: 28:35 hours per week with consistent rota:based shifts
: Double pay for Bank Holidays
: Opportunity to lead and develop within a supportive care environment
: Meaningful work supporting vulnerable individuals
: Training and ongoing professional development opportunities
Working Hours and Flexibility (Important)
: 28:35 hours per week
: Rota:based shifts including weekends
: Flexibility required to meet the needs of the service
: Participation in on:call duties when required
Key Responsibilities : Leadership and Care Delivery
: Support the Registered Manager with the day:to:day running of the care home
: Take full responsibility for the service in the absence of the Registered Manager
: Lead by example and provide guidance and support to care staff
: Supervise care and domestic staff both formally and informally
: Complete supervisions and support staff development
: Ensure residents receive person:centred care aligned with their individual care plans
: Promote dignity, privacy and respect for all residents
: Encourage independence and wellbeing for service users
: Provide personal care in accordance with residents' assessed needs
Resident Care Responsibilities
: Assist residents with personal care including:
: Washing, dressing and bathing
: Toileting and continence care
: Mobility support and use of specialist equipment
: Provide emotional support and companionship to residents
Promote social engagement and participation in activities
Support residents with meals, snacks and hydration where required : Respond promptly to residents' calls for assistance
Medication and Health Support
Assist with the ordering, storage and administration of medication in accordance with medication policies and procedures
Liaise with:
: GPs
: District Nurses
: Speech and Language Therapists (SALT)
: Other healthcare professionals
: Monitor residents' health and wellbeing
: Report any changes in condition to appropriate professionals
: Support accurate record keeping of care provided
Care Planning and Safeguarding
: Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans
: Complete and review risk assessments
: Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld at all times
: Maintain accurate documentation and care records
: Ensure all resident information is treated confidentially
Operational and Household Responsibilities
: Support the overall running of the home including:
: Preparing and serving meals and refreshments
: Maintaining clean and safe living environments
: Supporting infection prevention and control standards
: Assist with general housekeeping duties where required
: Ensure all visitors and callers are welcomed professionally
Successful Applicant Profile
Essential
: Level 3 Health and Social Care qua