Full-Time Team Leader - Only applicants with a right to work in the UK will be considered.
Location: Halland Near Lewes, BN8 6PS (Limited public transport)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience required.
• NVQ Level 3.
• Passion for enhancing the lives of others.
• Positive, empathetic and friendly attitude.

• Review and plan staff rotas, filling gaps with staff members, bank staff, or authorised agency personnel as directed by the registered manager.
• Develop warm and trusting relationships with residents to encourage them to express their needs, views, and concerns.
• Monitor staff absences and lateness, addressing any issues with frequent lateness or absences. Escalate repeat issues to the registered manager.
• Organise staff house meetings and plan house events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.
• Delegate tasks to staff members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete them.
• Evaluate staff competencies by conducting assessments around safe medication administration, mental capacity, safeguarding adults at risk, infection control, health and safety, person-centred care, privacy, and dignity.
• Monitor daily paperwork completion, including ABC charts, incident forms, care records, health appointment forms, and seizure charts.
• Conduct spot checks and daily walk-arounds with night staff.
• Ensure that all assistive technology is working and report any issues to the management team or maintenance.
• Conduct relevant audits to maintain the safety and security of residents and the service.
• Report health and safety issues to management and follow up with the maintenance team.
• Maintain constant communication with residents’ families and friends, informing and updating them about changes in the individual’s care.
• Conduct weekly fire drills and maintain accurate records. Report any issues to management and the health and safety officer.
• Attend weekly management meetings and provide information and updates on changes in care, behaviour, and health concerns.
• Maintain a positive culture in the home by encouraging engagement in internal and external activities.
• Monitor infection control procedures in the home, ensuring medication trolleys are clean and tidy and vehicles are free from debris.
• Participate in a 24-hour rotational shift pattern that includes regular weekend and bank holiday working.