A Team Leader position in a care home is a senior care role that combines hands-on care with supervising staff and ensuring high standards of care. Typical responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting care staff during shifts.
- Allocating duties and ensuring care is delivered in line with individual care plans.
- Administering or overseeing medication.
- Supporting residents with personal care while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
- Monitoring residents' health and reporting any changes to senior management or healthcare professionals.
- Completing care documentation accurately and ensuring records are up to date.
- Conducting handovers and maintaining effective communication between shifts.
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and care home policies.
- Mentoring, coaching, and supporting new and existing staff.
- Responding to emergencies and resolving issues that arise during the shift.
- Acting as the senior member of staff on duty in the absence of the Home Manager or Deputy Manager, where appropriate.
Key skills and qualifications often include:
- Previous experience in a senior care or care assistant role.
- A relevant health and social care qualification (often Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, person-centred care, and relevant care regulations.
- Medication administration training and experience.
- 30 hours per week & weekend work on a rota basis
The role requires compassion, sound judgement, and the ability to lead a team while ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £25,833.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
