Care Team Leader

Lavender Oakes care home, 4 Metcalfe Ave, Carshalton SM5 4AN.

Care Team Leader - Nights

We do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Calling all Senior Carers, Care Team Leaders and Nurses Assistants.

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant seeking a warm and welcoming care home environment?
Are you a Care Assistant with an NVQ in Health and Social care, seeking career growth?
Here at Porthaven Care Homes, we have the perfect role for you.

Benefits of joining Porthaven Care Homes:

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus of up to £1000
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn – Access your wages early.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided
• Free DBS

About you:

• You will be passionate about care and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.
• You will be willing to work towards or have completed your NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care.
• You will have previous experience of working in a Care Home environment; this is desirable but not essential, it all depends on your skills.
• You will be experienced or happy to train in medication administration.
• You'll have fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
• You will have effective leadership skills to get the best out of those around you.

Most of all, you will have a natural desire for helping others and will thrive from working in a team of Senior Carers and Care Team Leaders to provide the best possible care for our residents.

About the role:

Leading a team of Carers and Senior Carers, you will deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. By leading a happy and competent team, you can really make a difference in your home and also the local community. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring a team of Carers and Senior Carers in the day to day running of the home.
• Communicating regularly with our residents' families and Health care professionals to write and adapt care plans.
• Administering medication and completing risk assessments.
• Ensuring the needs of the residents are always met.
• Ensuring residents' daily records are up to date and accurately reflect the care provided.

Apply now to join a warm and welcoming care home environment!

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.