Care Team Leader

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

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant seeking a warm and welcoming care home environment?
Are you a Care Assistant with an NVQ in Health and Social care, seeking career growth?
Here at Porthaven Care Homes, we have the perfect role for you.

About you:

• You will be passionate about care and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.
• You will be willing to work towards or have completed your NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care.
• You will have previous experience of working in a Care Home environment, perhaps in a Senior Carer This is desirable but not essential, it all depends on your skills.  
• You will be experienced or happy to train in medication administration.
• You'll have fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
• You will have effective leadership skills to get the best out of those around you.

Most of all, you will have a natural desire for helping others and will thrive from working in a team of Senior Carers and Care Team Leaders to provide the best possible care for our residents.

About the role:

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.

Apply now to join a warm and welcoming care home environment!

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.