3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Shift/Team Leader to join our residential care home, which specialises in supporting older individuals with dementia. • The ideal candidate will have management experience, excellent communication skills, and a sound understanding of CQC regulations. • As a confident and reliable leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing shifts, leading the team, and ensuring the highest standards of care are always maintained. • You will also be required to administer medication and ensure the well-being of residents through effective team leadership and compliance with relevant policies and procedures. • A staff with Management experience as a shift/team leader with CQC knowledge working in residential care home for older people with dementia. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead and supervise the team of care staff, ensuring they are providing person-cantered care to all residents, particularly those with dementia. • Administer medication in accordance with the care home’s medication policy. • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and work to maintain high standards of care delivery. • Support and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and training as required. • Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and external professionals. • Conduct and attend handovers at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure clear communication about residents’ needs and changes in care. • Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, including reporting concerns in a timely manner. • Assist in the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments for residents. • Ensure staff are trained and up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding, medication, dementia care, and first aid. • Lead on day-to-day operations and take responsibility for managing the home in the absence of senior management. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience as a Shift/Team Leader in a residential care home setting, ideally with dementia care experience. • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and how to ensure compliance. • Experience in administering medication and maintaining accurate records. • Recent training in safeguarding, appointed first aid, medication management, dementia care, and other relevant topics. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a team and interact effectively with residents, families, and external agencies. • Ability to stay calm and make decisions in high-pressure situations. • A caring and empathetic nature, with a focus on person-cantered care. • Smart, reliable with good communication skills. Confident staff who can shift lead or run the service and administer medication. Additional Information: • Minimum qualification is NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Must have recent trainings on Safeguard, Appointed First Aider, Medication, Dementia, etc.