Boroughbridge, YO51 9EW
Job description
Harrogate Neighbours, incorporating is an award-winning organisation with a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission.
Our mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make Harrogate Neighbours a true ‘homely’ experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work.
We help our Clients to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life.
What you’ll be doing:
As Team Leader, you will support our vital care services to elderly and vulnerable people living at our Residential Care Home, Heath Lodge. You will lead a dedicated Care Team while supporting the Registered Manager and Director of Care with planning, assessing and delivering care services to the highest standards.
- Implement care plans and keep risk assessments up to date
- Communicate with the catering team about residents' dietary needs and update them if things change
- Help organise daily tasks and fairly delegate duties to junior staff as directed by management
- Register residents for the services they need
- Take the lead in emergencies such as safeguarding concerns, complaints, accidents or sudden deaths
- Administer medication, order supplies monthly and carry out weekly medication checks
- Support housekeeping tasks during night shifts as needed
- Stay informed about best practices in elderly care
- Follow health and safety policies and work well with other departments
- Be flexible - duties may vary depending on the needs of the service, and you'll be part of the on-call rota
What we need you to bring to our community:
- A minimum of 3 years working within the care sector
- 2 years supervisory experience
- Good people skills with a caring and compassionate nature
- Great organisational skills, staying calm under pressure
- A positive, professional, and proactive approach
- Experience with creating care plans
- A confident leader, driven by values
- A valid UK driving licence
- You will be aligned to the organisations Visons and Values.
If you have these qualities and qualifications, this is the role for you. We will provide comprehensive training and shadowing, working to nurture your skills and previous experience to prepare you for this brilliant opportunity.
What we will offer you in return:
We are committed to supporting your career development, whether you are beginning your career in care, or wanting to progress further into specialist areas of care or leadership. Harrogate Neighbours will provide you with a great benefits package which includes:
- Fully paid induction and shadowing period
- Permanent salaried employment
- Bank Holiday Enhancement
- Paid Diploma in Health & Social Care (Levels 2-4)
- Access to Simply Health Plan
- Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
- Long service recognition
- Referral bonuses
- Company mobile phone
- Access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
What next:
If you’re ready to join a growing organisation, please apply now to help us to continue building an amazing community at Harrogate Neighbours. We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the closing date should we appoint a successful candidate. So, please apply as soon as possible!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
- care: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
