Residential Team Leader in Deerswood Lodge
Salary: £14.66-£15.30 per hour
Hours: 24hrs per week
Shift Times: On 4 weekly Rota, 12hr night shifts (20:00-08:00) includes alternative weekends
Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Residential Team Leader who is ready to make a positive impact at Deerswood Lodge, a care home in Crawley, West Sussex, offering 90 residential places. The facility specialises in dementia, residential, and respite care, providing a safe and supportive environment.
Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?
Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.
We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.
Job Responsibilities
As a Residential Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of person-centred care and supporting your team to uphold those standards in everything they do. This will include, but not limited to:
Lead by example, providing guidance and support on shift to promote best practice
Administer and record medication safely in line with Shaw policies and procedures
Report changes in residents needs or well-being promptly to the Line Manager
Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues
Maintain accurate and up-to-date care plans and documentation
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience working with older people in residential care
You will have completed or working towards your NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social care (or equivalent)
You will need to be flexible, patient, caring, organised and great with people
Ability to lead a team and use own initiative
Benefits
Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Death in service payment *subject to criteria
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
Pension scheme
Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now