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Location: Central Coventry
Position: Team Leader - Residential Home for Older Adults with Dementia
Hourly rate: 12.40 per hour
Hours of work: 5 days over 7 - varied day shifts
In partnership with a well-established, highly-rated residential home in central Coventry, dedicated to providing exceptional care for older adults with dementia, I am seeking a compassionate and experienced Team Leader to join the team and help continue delivering outstanding care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care and Support: Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
- Activity Support: Engage residents in meaningful activities to enhance their well-being.
- Medication Administration: Administer medication safely and accurately.
- Report Writing: Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided.
- Team Working: Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the best care for residents.
- Partnership Working: Work in partnership with external agencies, families, and visitors to the home.
- Behaviour Management: Support residents with dementia or challenging behaviours, using positive behaviour management techniques.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: Level 2 in Health and Social Care, ideally Level 3 or willing to secure this qualification.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or a senior looking to advance. Experience in supporting adults with dementia or challenging behaviours.
- Skills: Medication trained, excellent personal care and support skills, activity support, report writing, team working, and partnership working.
Benefits:
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Pay reviews
- Christmas and loyalty bonuses
- Summer and Christmas parties
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for internal progression
Type of Person:
- Calm yet resilient
- Compassionate and organised
- Leads by example
- Committed to providing high-quality care
Training:
- Comprehensive induction
- Opportunity to secure formal qualifications
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults with dementia and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Click apply today for immediate consideration.
