Care Team Lead

Job Description The Home

Willow Grove is a beautiful, modern care home situated in Dungannon. Our spacious home has a team of talented, highly-skilled, professionals and provides person-centred residential care for older people, including those living with dementia.

The Willow Grove team are proud of their strong links with the local community, including with councillors and external healthcare practitioners, ensuring our residents have all that they need, whilst their health and wellbeing is well-tended to.

We create a comfortable home-from-home environment, where residents can feel safe and relaxed. The facilities available within the home are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the benefit of 24 hour care support provided around the clock by fully trained, kind and compassionate carers, delivering their services with the utmost dignity and respect.

Our sociable amenities, for residents to enjoy, include a variety of comfortable lounges and dining spaces.

Plus, the private bedrooms are fully-furnished, all with en-suite facilities, and residents are able to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their room and make it their own space their home.

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.

• 33 Hours/week

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records in line with regulatory and company standards.

• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the home/unit during shifts and deputise for management when required.

• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with company policies and national guidelines.

• Support, supervise, and mentor care staff, identifying training and development needs.

• Assist with staff recruitment, rota planning, and attendance monitoring.

• Ensure residents’ personal care needs are met to the highest standard, including hygiene, dressing, and meal support.

• Promote equality, diversity, and respect for residents’ cultural, religious, and personal values.

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and infection-controlled environment, reporting any health & safety or maintenance concerns.

• Comply with all relevant legislation, company policies, and mandatory training requirements.

• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a positive role model approach at all times.

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.