Team Lead (Maternity Cover)
Rivermead View, Residential Care Home
Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
38.5 hour Contract
Are you an experienced Senior or Healthcare Assistant who's ready to step into a role where your leadership truly makes a difference? We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, hands-on leader to guide our dedicated night team of Care Assistants and help shape exceptional, person-centred care for our residents. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to inspire others, develop care plans that truly matter, and be part of a warm, supportive environment where your voice is valued. Join our friendly and supportive care team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
Full training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Completive pay rates
£500 refer a friend scheme
Reward and recognition Schemes
You will:
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Lead and coordinate the care team during your shift
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Administer and audit medication safely
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Support care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
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Monitor residents' wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately
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Mentor and supervise team members
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Help maintain high standards in line with CQC requirements
Take charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager or Care Coordinator
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What you'll bring
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A strong work ethic and a kind, confident approach
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Great communication and leadership skills
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Experience assessing care needs and creating tailored care plans
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A genuine passion for elderly care and making every shift count
What We're Looking For
Essential:
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Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or working towards)
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Minimum 2 years' experience in the care sector
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Experience administering medication
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
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Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
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Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide original documents for a DBS check
Desirable:
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Experience with care audits and quality monitoring
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Knowledge of CQC standards and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
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Restore2, First Aid, and Fire Warden training
Pay Rates
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£14.44 per hour
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£18.05 per hour on weekends
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£28.88 per hour on weekends
Please Note
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position. The expected duration of the contract will be discussed at interview.
Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.
