About the Team Leader Position
A leading care provider in West Berkshire is recruiting a Team Leader for its Extra Care Scheme. This role oversees the smooth operation of the scheme, supports care staff, and ensures medication administration meets regulatory and internal standards.
Requirements
You must have experience working in either an Extra Care Scheme or a Domiciliary Care branch in a supervisory role.
Compensation & Benefits
* A competitive annual salary of up to £28,000, depending on experience
* A permanent, full-time contract
* Working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional on-call duties
* Occupational maternity pay, adoption pay & paternity pay
* Occupational sick pay and death in service payment
* All benefits subject to terms and conditions
Key Responsibilities
* Roster, template, and monitor care calls using the electronic care management system.
* Manage and develop the care team through regular supervision, appraisals, and training.
* Create, review, and update care and risk plans in line with service user needs and CQC best practice.
* Work with recruitment to maintain safe staffing levels and arrange emergency cover when needed.
* Handle complaints, compliments, and quality-assurance tasks alongside the Branch Manager.
* Participate in the on-call rota to support service users and staff outside core hours.
* Audit and review medication administration records to ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policy.
* Use the electronic medication management (ECM) system to monitor administration and log discrepancies.
* Deliver training and guidance to staff on medication policies, safe handling, and documentation.
* Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and local authorities to resolve queries and prepare for inspections.
* Report non-compliance, help design corrective action plans, and maintain detailed audit records.
PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.
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