Care Co:ordinator

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a Care Team Leader to work in an exceptional retirement village based in the Chester area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.

This is a fantastic retirement village which provides the perfect blend of independence and community, offering the privacy and freedom of your own front door alongside the benefits of a friendly and welcoming environment.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

As The Care Team Leader Your Key Duties Include

• Lead, supervise and support care, wellbeing and administrative staff to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care
• Provide engaging leadership in line with MHA policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Assist residents with personal care and provide health supervision and direct care when required
• Ensure residents rights to dignity, privacy and choice are respected at all times
• Support the Care Manager in fulfilling the duties of the Responsible Person, including record keeping and medicines management
• Ensure care and support plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place and regularly updated
• Oversee safe management of medicines, observations and competency assessments
• Support the development and delivery of education, leisure and social activities that enhance residents quality of life
• Undertake staff 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals, identifying training and development needs
• Support recruitment, selection and induction of staff to promote continuity of care and reduce agency use

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a care:related setting
• People management experience, including leading shifts or deputising for a manager
• Medication administration experience
• A good level of literacy and confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft products
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of dementia care and supporting older people with increased physical and emotional frailty
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and work flexibly

Benefits

The successful Care Team Leader will receive an excellent salary of GBP17.29 per hour. This exciting position is a Fixed Term role for 12 months working 32 hour a week.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• A strong pension scheme, life assurance and support with professional fees in relevant roles
• Free DBS checks and uniforms for care and support colleagues
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

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