Team Leader/Assistant Practitioner

Job Description

This role will be based at Springhill House, in Accrington. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 116 residents, living with a range of physical, age related and mental health conditions that require dignified support from ourcaring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents individual abilities.Benefits of becoming our Team Leader: This role offers great work life balance, with a 2 weekset shift patternacross a 7-day working week, 8am - 8pm. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;- Hourly rates of pay ranging from £11.15, Team Leaderto £13.91, Assistant Practitionerper hour dependent upon qualification level- Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team- Fully funded DBS- Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care- Free refreshments and snacks whilst on shift- Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £200 per successful candidate!Responsibilities of our Team Leader include: - Leading, managing and supporting your care team with your Team Leader, ensuring a high quality of care and service is always provided to residents- Ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents care- Encouraging your team and engaging with residents in conversation at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences- Administering and recording medication as prescribed, with accurate monitoring of drug dose to the residents in the home- To assist where necessary with each clients personal care- To assist clients at mealtimes where necessary and as directed in their individual care plans, ensuring that any special dietary needs and preferences are met- To answer emergency calls speedily and to ensure that any potential risks are highlighted to the Manager following systems set by the home- To assist any residents with mobility difficulties using any identified aids or equipment as identified within an individuals care plan according to training receivedWhat were looking for in our Team Leader:To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience of leading a team is highly desirable, however it is key that you hold experience within a caring role, ideallyat a Senior level. Typically, our residents live with age related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, mental health conditions and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this roleare therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents individual abilities.If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Team Leader please click apply today, and well ensure to be in touch!#INDC #TeamLeader #AssistantPractitioner