Lily House Care Home in Ely Cambridgeshire are looking for a Team Leader to Join the team.

Job Description:-

• To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home
• To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions
• To comply with Eastern Healthcare Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times
• To represent Eastern Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff
• To maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home
• To carry out monthly Audits
• To be part of an On-Call Team

Functional: -

• Assist residents with their medication needs
• Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care needs and activities of daily living
• Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided
• To support the training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home under the supervision of senior staff members
• Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or who have behaviors that may challenge
• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness
• Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life
• To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse
• To assist at mealtimes and assist with feeding when a resident may require help
• To answer assistance calls, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager
• Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and well-being
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
• To provide and or update care plans for new and existing residents in the home.
• Record and report patient observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records
• Work within Care Home policies procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues
• Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings’ and the property as a whole.

Leadership: -

• Assist in the induction and training of new and more junior members of staff

Communication: -

• To professionally represent Eastern Healthcare in all dealing with individuals and external contacts
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately complete care plans and maintain up to date information
• To maintain personal contact with clients through individual and group discussion/interaction under direct or indirect supervision from qualified staff
• Co-operate and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues that are attending and treating clients to maximise resident care
• Maintain in good relationships and an empathetic and professional approach to residents, and relatives
• Experience of communicating effectively with residents, partners, stakeholders and other relevant bodies

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years experience of working in a care setting
• Hold an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to show empathy, understanding and experience of the needs of the resident group
• Well developed time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to make balanced, clear and timely decisions
• Take a pro-active approach to consulting and involving others in decision making process as appropriate
• Knowledge of food hygiene preparation or a willingness to learn
• Undertake all mandatory training
• Undertake training in specialist subjects
• Understanding of and clear commitment to equal opportunities
• Understanding of and clear commitment to health and safety practices

Please refer the Job description for details