Care Team Leader

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values –
Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Care Team Leader to join our team at Speedwell Court.

Role: Care Team Leader (Senior Care Assistant)
Location
:
Speedwell Court, Mansbridge Road, Southampton, West End.
Pay: £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h
Hours
: 36 hours per week, 8am-8pm.
Shifts: x3 12 hour shifts per week. This includes alternate weekend working.

• Our Care Team Leaders sit at the heart of what we do. As the recognised Senior Carer on a shift, you ll have overall responsibility for regular monitoring of the health, care and social needs of our residents.
• Preparation, implementation and review of their personal care plans, including the administering of medication.
• You ll supervise, support, coach and develop other team members, and liaise with people involved in residents  care, as well as with the residents themselves. Put simply, you ll ensure residents  needs and wishes are at the centre of the care we provide.
• As the Senior Carer on that shift, you will take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

• You must be an experienced Carer, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be committed to working towards this.
• As a Care Team Leader, you must be able to demonstrate good organisation and staff management skills. You ll already be skilled in writing and updating Care Plans, and competent in the administration of Medication.
• Most of all, you ll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £14.77 p/h - £15.24 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.