Team Leader Care Bank

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Job Summary

Do you enjoy seeing the older people in your care happy and fulfilled? Do you go out of your way to bring a smile to a resident’s face? Join us at Care UK and start experiencing the benefits you deserve.

At Care UK we go out of our way to give the residents in our care homes the best care every day. So, when you join us, you’ll be looking after the day-to-day personal needs of residents while getting to know them individually – their life experiences, interests, what makes them smile. It’s how our dedicated teams deliver personalised care that’s right for each resident.

Care UK is growing fast. We’re one of the UK’s leading providers of health and social care services, and we’re opening brand new, purpose-built homes across the country right now. We’ve lots to bring a smile to your face, including local roles, flexible hours, the latest training, and opportunities to progress.

So if you have the minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, experience of working with the elderly in a healthcare setting, and you’re committed to the highest standards in care we’d really like to hear from you. And our residents can’t wait to meet you.

Responsible To

Home Manager

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake a wide range of duties in support of the Team Leader in a given work area, which will ensure that a high standard of care is received by all residents at all times.
• To only undertake delegated duties, which are within, assessed competencies.
• To provide support to the Team Leader as required.
• To support the Team Leader in preparing and implementing procedures as directed.
• To provide the agreed level of support to residents as defined in their care plan.
• To supervise a group of care assistants as agreed with the Team Leader.
• To act as mentor to new care assistants as delegated by the Team Leader.
• To assist in obtaining, transmitting and storing information relative to the delivery of care whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• To co-operate with and gain an understanding of the professional role of other members of the team.
• To liaise with residents relatives as appropriate.
• To assist in the planning and monitoring of resident care.
• Maintain appearance and behaviour befitting a member of the care team.
• Demonstrate his/her skills, giving guidance and support to other care assistants.
• Ensure that rights of residents are recognised and acknowledged at all times.
• To work under the direction of the Team Leader/Home Manager at all times.
• To assist in the implementation of residents planned care.
• Practice effective communication.
• To be aware of the Health and Safety requirements and to act appropriately.
• Have a working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to fire, accidents and untoward incidents, attending mandatory training as required.
• Take prompt, relevant action regarding all accidents and untoward incidents. Participate where appropriate in official investigations.
• Take reasonable care of patients’ property and valuables according to Company policy.
• Maintain an awareness of and adhere to all relevant policies within the Company.
• Remain up-to-date with changing practices and make full use of training and educational facilities which are relevant for self-development.
• Have joint responsibility with Team Leader/Home Manager for own development.
• Participate in initial training programmes.
• Record keeping as directed
• Act as Mentor to new carers
• When appropriate act as liaison with residents/relatives
• Represent other carers at meetings
• Stock taking and ordering
• Assist with care assistant induction programme and Core Training Programme

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of two years experience of working in a care setting
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to organise self and manage priorities
• Responsive to individual needs
• Experience of supervising a staff team

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care

Additional Information

• This is a BANK position.
• Please note this position is based in Croydon, Greater London and we are looking for candidates within a commutable distance to CR0 0DN