Care Team Leader

Greensleeves Care, the leading care charity in the UK is currently recruiting for a Senior Care Team Leader to work in one of our homes in Ely, Cambridge- The Orchards.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of carers, providing support and guidance to ensure the delivery of exceptional care services to our residents.

Responsibilities:

• To assist the Care and Compliance Manager in the management and delivery of high-quality resident care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Greensleeves Care.
• Under the guidance of the Care and Compliance Manager take responsibility for the safe and effective running of the day and night care service.
• To teach and lead by example, new and inexperienced staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
• To assist the Registered Manager in the management of the home and to take overall responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and Care and Compliance Manager.
• To provide sleep-in cover when necessary.
• To assist and participate in an on call advice only support system to the home.
• Oversee the ordering, storage, stock control and safe administration of medication.
• Ensure twelve monthly reviews with relatives and residents are completed.

Skills:

• Proven experience of atleast 2 years minimum as a senior carer in a residential care home
• Must have a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage a team and prioritize tasks
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Empathy and compassion towards clients and their families
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in social care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the skills required for this role, we invite you to apply for this role.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE JOB TITLE ON OFFER WILL BE CARE SUPERVISOR

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing satisfactory references, ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

We reserve the right to close this role early if we get enough suitable applicants, early application is advised.