Domiciliary Care Team Leader - Elderly Care - £35k to £37k + excellent benefits
This is an opportunity to join an historic institution providing sheltered accommodation and full nursing care where necessary for the retired residents in this beautiful grand village / retirement home. The Team Leader will lead and inspire a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care that meets CQC Fundamental Standards. The role focuses on strong leadership, staff development, and effective communication with In-Pensioners, families, and colleagues to uphold the highest standards of care.
The role holder is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the highest standards of care for all pensioners receiving Domiciliary Care. This includes ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being, while managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service.
SALARY ETC:
*£35,000 to £37,000 + excellent benefits package such as enhanced holidays, private healthcare, life insurance, staff discounts, free events, training and development, free onsite gym etc.
*Central SW London.
*This post will be working days only, and you will work 5 out of 7 on a rota basis (please note that the days cannot be fixed, so you will need to be flexible).
*Permanent, full-time
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must have full rights to work in the UK as unable to offer any sponsorship now, or in the future.
*Extensive experience of working with the elderly and those with dementia in a hospital or care home.
*NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
*Experience of managing teams in a similar working environment.
*Able to carry out comprehensive care needs and clinical risk assessments.
*Able to delegate tasks and make sure the Ward runs smoothly.
*Medication Competency & Falls Prevention Competency
*Able to work with digital clinical record systems.
*Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
*Flexible and able to reorganize workload and re-prioritize tasks at short notice.
*Able to operate IT systems and MS Office proficiently.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
*Effective and approachable care leadership to Senior Care Assistants while ensuring compliance with the Care Quality Commission’s Fundamental Standards.
*Undertake visits to support the team in meeting pensioners’ needs, including providing personal care, administering medication, and assisting in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe living environment.
*Deliver scheduled group and individual supervisions, monthly team meetings.
*Support staff in completing care plans and risk assessment reviews and conduct spot checks on clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
*Triage new referrals and conduct clinical assessment to determine pensioner suitability.
*Conduct monthly audits and assist the Deputy Matron in actioning any areas of concerns.
*Ensure all clinical and non-clinical incidents reported in line with policies and procedures.
*Deal effectively with concerns/complaints liaising with the Deputy Matron or Matron as appropriate.
*Act as a Champion for areas such as Medication, Falls and Infection Prevention & Control, providing guidance to ensure best practices are consistently implemented and followed.
*Ensure that Senior Care Assistants maintain accurate electronic care records and comply with policies for updating medication charts, care plans and risk assessments.
*Participate in meetings ensuring all clinical concerns are addressed and actions completed.
*Maintain regular and effective communication with Pensioners, their families and close friends.
*Develop training needs assessment and training plans in collaboration with the Clinical Training Lead.
*Manage appraisals, hold monthly teams meetings, supervisions and 121s.
*Manage staff rotas and maintain safe clinical cover daily, in conjunction with the management team.
*Maintain full compliance with all mandatory training requirements for self and the team.