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 team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider dedicated to empowering residents to live independent, active, and fulfilling lives within a supportive community in Colchester, UK.
In this pivotal leadership role located in Colchester, UK, you will guide daily care shifts, manage resident care plans, and ensure safe medication administration. Collaborating closely with care assistants, families, and external healthcare professionals in Colchester, UK, you will champion high standards of care, carry out essential risk assessments, and cultivate a warm, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily shift operations, delegating duties effectively and assisting care staff in personal care delivery in Colchester, UK.
Coordinate individual resident care plans, execute risk assessments, and accurately administer and record medications in Colchester, UK.
Liaise with families, medical professionals, and care home leadership to support continuous service improvement in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent leadership experience) with strong supervisory skills in Colchester, UK.
Highly organized and IT literate with a solid grasp of care planning and task delegation in Colchester, UK.
Experienced in medication administration or fully willing to complete accredited medication training in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
On-demand wage access through Wagestream and enhanced pay rates for working Bank Holidays in Colchester, UK.
Comprehensive learning programs, career progression pathways, and access to approved apprenticeships in Colchester, UK.
Full employee perks including an annual holiday purchase option, wellbeing programs, and retail discounts in Colchester, UK.