Due to company expansion in the Beccles area, we are looking for a highly motivated Care Team Leader covering Beccles, Bungay and surrounding areas to join our Beccles Office. This is a rare opportunity to join our growing company.
We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking professional to join our growing team as a Care Team Leader. This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for caring for others and supporting colleagues alike. Figtree House Care is a growing organisation, with a mission to change the face of Care Giving, focusing on providing high-quality, evidence-based care. We are equally passionate about supporting our staff in fulfilling their ambition.
Ideally, you will have:
Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) and at least 3 years experience in the care sector.
Evidence of leadership skills.
Experience of supporting people that have complex needs.
Knowledge of CQC requirements and best practice
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
The Role:
Team Leaders have a responsibility to support the smooth running of the day-to-day care provided by carers in the absence of the Care Team Manager.
Reporting to the Care Team Manager and working collaboratively with all Figtree House Care staff, clients, their relatives, and all other professionals as necessary.
Team Leaders must adhere to compliance within CQC regulations, policies, and procedures at all times and to maintain standards, aiming for excellence at all times.
Main Duties:
To adhere to the SAFE, CARING, RESPONSIVE, EFFECTIVE, WELL-LEAD ethos, at all times.
To support the Care Team Manager with assessments, care plans, reviews, visit summaries, medication audits, competencies & spot checks.
To liaise with Senior Carers to maintain the quality and standards of care expected.
To ensure that the medication is safe and correct.
To ensure that all visits are conducted safely and effectively. Reporting any concerns to the Care Team Manager.
To liaise with GP’s, social workers and any other professionals as required.
To oversee the quality of shadowing and that new staff are signed off accordingly before they go out to new clients alone.
Supervision of the seniors and other care staff. Report any concerns to the Care Team Manager.
To liaise with clients to provide the best service possible.
To monitor and report any missed or late visits and other areas of concern to the Care Team Manager.
To liaise with other professionals and other staff when necessary.
To report and staff concerns to the HR Manager as necessary, such as with conduct or attendance.
To provide the Care Team Manager with a weekly report, addressing the service and updating with relevant information.
Benefits:
Comprehensive training and personal, professional development with support in obtaining Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care
Pension scheme
DBS and uniform (for care giving)
Mileage allowance
Opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card giving access to a wide range of discounts
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Every other weekend
Some On-Call duty required
How to apply:
For an application form please follow link below;