Team Leader​/Senior Care Assistant; Meds; Brookdale Nursing Home

Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant (Meds) - Brookdale Nursing Home Redwood Health Care LTD

Location: On site / Blakebrook, Kidderminster DY11 6AP
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Fixed salary:£ 13.50

Redwood Health Care Ltd is a forward thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing our residents with the highest standards of care by employing the best people.

Brookdale Nursing Home is looking for a
Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant
to join our friendly and dedicated team who share our company values and commitment to our residents that call Brookdale ‘Home’

• Free uniform
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 Weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer a friend scheme *
• Be part of a team operating the latest in electronic care planning system's available.(Person Centred Software)

* Terms apply

About the role:

As a Team Leader you’ll lead the care team on shift, ensuring safe, person-centred care for our residents and acting as the key point of contact for families and professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift; allocate tasks and manage breaks.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support with daily living.
• Administer and record medications safely (eMAR), escalating concerns promptly.
• Complete and update care plans, risk assessments and daily notes accurately.
• Carry out observations (e.g., BP, pulse, weight) and report changes to nurses/management.
• Conduct effective handovers and maintain clear communication across the team.
• Mentor, supervise and coach new starters and Care Assistants; support training compliance.
• Liaise professionally with residents’ families, GPs and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding, dignity, infection control, GDPR and health & safety standards.
• Assist with audits (care records/meds), incident reporting and falls prevention

An enhanced DBS will be required, the cost of which will be met by Redwood Health Care Ltd, subject to terms & conditions.

If you are invited to interview for this position you will be asked to fill in our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.