Team Leader

We’re recruiting a Team Leader for a 30-bed residential care home in Boroughbridge, on behalf of an award-winning care provider.

If you are passionate about ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents and want to contribute to a vibrant, caring community, this Team Leader role is tailor-made for you.


Care Team Leader:

• Permanent role
• Various shifts / rotas to include days and night shifts
• £16.50 per hour
• 36 hours per week

Employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunch break - lunch provided free of charge
• Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform
• Access to WPA healthcare plan
• Blue light card with access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!

The Role:
As Team Leader within this residential care home, you will be responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of all residents, ensuring that personal care is provided in a way that maintains and respects their privacy, dignity, and lifestyle.


What you’ll be doing:

• Put care plans in place from a resident’s first day and keep risk assessments up to date
• Communicate with the catering team about residents’ dietary needs and update them if things change
• Help organise daily tasks and fairly delegate duties to junior staff as directed by management
• Register residents for the services they need
• Take the lead in emergencies such as safeguarding concerns, complaints, accidents or sudden deaths
• Administer medication, order supplies monthly and carry out weekly medication checks
• Support housekeeping tasks during night shifts as needed
• Stay informed about best practices in elderly care
• Follow health and safety policies and work well with other departments
• Be flexible – duties may vary depending on the needs of the service, and you’ll be part of the on-call rota

Skills and Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 years working within the care sector
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Good people skills with a caring and compassionate nature
• Great organisational skills, staying calm under pressure
• A positive, professional, and proactive approach
• Experience with creating care plans
• A confident leader
• A valid UK driving licence
• You will be aligned to the organisations Visons and Values.

About the organisation:
Our client is committed to helping residents live independently, with dignity and a high quality of life. They focus on creating a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff, making it a truly homely place to live and work.

They’re passionate about delivering excellence and are now looking for a Team Leader to help uphold high standards and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety requirements.

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV that displays your care experience.


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