Team Leader Care reference: SYS-6520

Embark on a fulfilling career journey as a Care Team Leader with Care UK, an acclaimed and multi-award-winning care provider. If you're a compassionate individual driven by a passion for making a positive impact, this role offers excellent training and significant opportunities for professional growth.

The Opportunity

This pivotal role involves leading and supervising shifts, ensuring the highest standards of care are met. You will be instrumental in:

• Case Management: Taking ownership of resident care plans, collaborating closely with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure optimal care is developed and delivered.
• Medication Management: Skillfully administering and accurately recording medication, adhering to strict protocols.
• Risk Assessment: Conducting thorough risk assessments to safeguard resident well-being.
• Resident Support: Working collaboratively with care assistants to provide holistic support for residents' daily needs, fostering their independence and activity levels.
• Service Development: Partnering with the leadership team to contribute to the ongoing enhancement and innovation of services.
• Cultivating a Positive Environment: Championing a fun, inclusive, and professional atmosphere for both residents and the wider team.

Advantages for Your Career Path

Joining Care UK as a Care Team Leader presents a wealth of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development:

• Financial Flexibility: Access your earned wages anytime through Wagestream.
• Enhanced Pay: Benefit from Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements.
• Continuous Learning: Invest in your future with robust career development programs, comprehensive training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy hundreds of online and in-store discounts through our benefits portal.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of an annual holiday purchase scheme to better manage your time off.
• Holistic Support: Access dedicated wellbeing support services.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates

To thrive in this role and advance your career, consider the following:

• Qualifications: An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable, demonstrating a foundational understanding of the sector.
• Organizational Skills: Being well-organised, IT literate, and adept at delegating tasks efficiently is crucial for effective leadership.
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and supervise others is essential for guiding your team.
• Care Planning Acumen: A solid understanding of care planning processes will enable you to contribute effectively to resident care strategies.
• Medication Competency: Experience with medication administration, or a willingness to undergo comprehensive training, is a key requirement.
• Empathy and Dedication: Above all, a natural ability to enrich the lives of others and a genuine passion for providing compassionate care are paramount.

Care UK is committed to building a team that shares a unified set of values: caring, passionate, and collaborative. If you possess a strong desire to help people and place residents at the heart of everything you do, you will find a supportive and empowering environment here. We believe in recognising potential and are dedicated to helping you fulfil yours.