Description
Jewish Care is seeking a caring, motivated and experienced Care Team Leader to join our care team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older people.
In this daytime role, you will lead and support care staff, coordinate daily activities and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and responsive care that meets their individual needs.
You will help promote dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life, while ensuring care plans are followed and high standards are maintained.
Working closely with colleagues, residents and their families, you will contribute to a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on care with team leadership and make a meaningful difference to residents and their families every day.
Job Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating care staff during shifts to ensure excellent standards of care are consistently delivered
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with individual care plans and preferences
- Promoting residents' physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing
- Contributing to the development and review of care plans to ensure care remains person centred and responsive
- Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and resident requests
- Supporting, mentoring, and motivating care staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture
- Assisting with staff induction, supervision, learning, and development, including agency staff where required
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication with residents, relatives, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
- Promoting health, safety, safeguarding, and compliance with organisational policies and care regulations
- Supporting an excellent customer experience for all residents, families, and visitors
Requirements
- QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Experience working within a care environment, including supervising staff within a care setting
- Experience supporting older people, including individuals living with dementia and physical disabilities
- Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices
- Knowledge of medication administration and CQC regulations/KLOEs
- Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage challenging situations positively and work effectively under pressure
- Good IT skills, including the use of electronic care planning systems
- A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting residents' needs
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people and their families