Team Leader

At Benridge, we are searching for a new Team Leader. As a Team Leader you will be leading your team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring all members of your team are providing person centred care to all residents.

In this role you will be:

Responsible for the day to day routine of your Care Team, which will involve direction setting and delegation

Respecting the resident's dignity and privacy at all times

Ensuring that each individual's right to independence and choice are met

Keeping accurate care and medical records

Instilling a positive work environment

Mentoring your Care Team and carrying out observations during their day to day tasks

Conducting Supervisions / Appraisals and promoting Career Development within your Care Team

Liaising with multi disciplinary teams to achieve the relevant care for each resident

Forming professional relationships with families / advocates to keep them informed at all times

Ensuring that there are open and effective channels of communication / information to and from your Care / Management Team

Maintaining a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors according to all safety requirements

Required to work alongside the Care Manager in undertaking a variety of administrative tasks to include: assessing Mental Capacity, applying for Liberty of Protection Safeguards and be involved with Safeguard investigations

The right candidate will be:

A team player

Have an eye for accuracy

Proactive and enthusiastic

Passionate about delivering high-quality care