Care Team Leader

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

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for a warm and welcoming care home environment?
Are you a Care Assistant with an NVQ in Health and Social Care seeking the next step in your career?
At Porthaven Care Homes, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

• You are passionate about delivering high‑quality care and making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
• You are willing to work towards or have your NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• You have previous experience in a care home environment, ideally in a Senior Carer role.
• You are confident in administering medication within a care home setting, including supporting multiple residents.
• You understand care planning and are comfortable updating or creating care plans.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have strong leadership skills and can motivate and support those around you.
• Most importantly, you have a natural desire to help others and thrive within a team of Senior Carers and Care Team Leaders, all committed to providing the highest standard of care for our residents.

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.

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.

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