Care Team Lead

Healthcare Ireland Group; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Care Team Leader to oversee a team of Care Assistants in Enniskillen. The ideal candidate will lead the team to ensure high care standards, handle medication management, and support both the Home Manager and Deputy Manager. Applicants should have relevant care experience and a minimum qualification of GCSE/NVQ 3. This position offers 33 hours of night shifts and competitive pay of £13.25 per hour.

Benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group benefits

Retirement plan and/or pension

Free parking

Competitive salary

Employee development programs

Employee Recognition Scheme

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting handling medications.
• Good standard of English for documentation and communication.
• Previous care experience and familiarity with care standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants while maintaining care standards.
• Handling medication and conducting audits.
• Supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with care.

Skills

Medications experience within care setting

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

GCSE/NVQ 3 or above

Job description

Overview

The Home Meadow View is a beautiful, modern care home in Enniskillen, providing professional and compassionate care for up to 54 older people, including those living with dementia. With breath-taking views across a meadow, charming gardens and sociable shared spaces, Meadow View is a great option if you’re considering a new place to call home. Our safe and happy, home-from-home setting features luxury, state-of-the-art facilities and all the quintessential comforts in which to provide good quality, person-centred, residential and dementia care in Enniskillen. At Meadow View, residents’ health and wellbeing are a priority. Our residents are fully supported to live a comfortable, active and fulfilled lifestyle, with compassionate carers on hand, around the clock, to support their individual needs and wishes. All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture to personalise their space and make it their home. We are dedicated to providing quality care for residents living with dementia and for those who are cared for in their rooms, too; our whole team approach to wellbeing means that everyone feels part of our lovely, welcoming community.

About The Role

As a Care Team Leader at Kathryn Homes, you\'ll be all about professionalism, kindness, and compassion. The Care Team Leader role requires you to plan and provide high-quality care that makes our residents feel safe, respected, and independent. You will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they are keeping up with the highest care standards. Keeping accurate records and communicating well with your colleagues are key parts of your role. Our Care Team Leaders also support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, giving physical, social, and emotional care to residents. You will handle medication and make sure everything is in order with medication audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain high care standards
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with physical, social, and emotional care
• Handle medication and ensure medication audits are in order

Requirements

• Medications experience within care setting
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
• Previous care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a care home setting
• Experience supervising staff

About Kathryn Homes

At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. We prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

Hours

This is 33 hours a week - Night Shift.

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Company Information

About The Company: We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture: We\'re always on the look out for people who care, whether that\'s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you\'ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in peoples lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we\'d love to have you join the team.

Benefits

• Healthcare Ireland Group benefits
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Free parking
• Competitive salary
• Employee development programs
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Culture of recognition
• On the job learning
• Salary: £13.25 per hour

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.