Team Leader Nights

Job Description

Team Leader

Location

Riverside View, Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Job Responsibilities

As our Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.




• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.




• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.




• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.




• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.




• Assist in the promotion of continence.




• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.




• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.




• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.




• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.




• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

Candidate Requirements

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity




• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team




• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others




• Passionate about improving the lives of older people




• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends




• Previous experience in a similar role




• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Benefits

Working at Marton Care Homes means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace




• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression




• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day




• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

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