Care Team Leader
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit an organized and compassionate Care Team Leader to join their care management team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning provider dedicated to promoting independence, high quality standards, and person-centered support for elderly residents across Colchester, UK.
In this pivotal leadership role based in Colchester, UK, you will oversee shift operations, direct care staff, manage resident care plans, and ensure safe medication administration. Working closely with families, multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, and home leadership in Colchester, UK, you will conduct risk assessments and drive service improvements while fostering an inclusive, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead care shifts, delegate daily duties, and work alongside care assistants to promote resident autonomy and dignity in Colchester, UK.
Act as case manager for residents, coordinate tailored care plans, perform risk assessments, and manage medication recording in Colchester, UK.
Maintain regular communication with resident families, visiting healthcare partners, and senior management to elevate service delivery in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) is desirable, alongside proven team leadership skills in Colchester, UK.
Excellent organizational abilities, strong IT literacy, and sound knowledge of care planning procedures in Colchester, UK.
Practical medication administration experience or a willingness to complete certified medication training in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Earned salary access whenever needed via Wagestream plus enhanced pay rates for Bank Holiday shifts in Colchester, UK.
Structured career growth, leadership development opportunities, and access to approved apprenticeship schemes in Colchester, UK.
Comprehensive benefits package including an annual holiday purchase scheme, wellbeing programs, and retail discounts in Colchester, UK.