Team Leader

CARE TEAM LEADER - DOMICILIARY CARE - £25000 - £26500

NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED

Are you looking to step up in your Care career? Are you looking for a varied, interesting job role? Do you have good experience in Domiciliary Care?

Our client, a relatively new Domiciliary care branch of an existing national franchise group, is looking for an experienced  Senior Domiciliary Carer / Team Leader who can  start in their North Shields based office, covering the area of North Tyneside, and assist the Care Manager wtih staffing rotas, risk assessments, care shifts, on call rota, etc. They are offering a good salary package for the right candidate who is passionate, hardworking and will take part in the on call roster and is happy to do part care calls and work in the office. This is an excellent opportunity for a well experienced Senior Carer or Team Leader who has done some office based work to start stepping up into a Management role.

Alongside Domiciliary care, caring for clients in their own homes, the role is to assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service and to support the Registered Manager in achieving the company's Quality Standards and ensure adherance to CQC standards. They will also be liasing with prospective clients, health professionals and other agencies that provide training and development.

Duties & Responsibilities

- provide detailed work schedules and written schedules for the Carers

- maintain accurate files and records of clients and care workers

- be aware to adhere to the Quality Assurance Policy of the of the Company and all CQC Procedures at all times

- to ensure the telephones are promptly answered and people are spoken to in a polite and respectful manner

- to always maintain the utmost confidentiality and carry out the Company's Confidentiality Policy

- to monitor the service of the Carers in the field and ensure all care meets correct quality standards

- to visit clients and create reviews of the written Care Plans, examine written records of medication administration, finance and daily logs kept by staff

- to assist the Registered Manager with the recruitment, induction, training and supervision of staff

- carry out spot checks and supervision reviews of staff performance

- participate in an out of hours on call roster when necessary on weekends

- to be familiar with and to uphold all Health and Safety regulations as per the Health & Safety Work Act 1974 and to inform the Registered Manager of any breaches and carry out risk assessments

Essential experience

Experience as a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader / Field Care Supervisor / Care Co-ordinator for 1year + in a Domiciliary Care setting

Understanding of legislation (CQC Regulations) concerning care provision

Ability to deal with emergencies and remain calm and display empathy within a care environment

Own car and UK Driving licence is essential

Salary at £25000-£26500 per year.