Night Team Leader

Job description

You will support the management team with daily operations, managing and mentoring staff, and the provision of individual care to residents. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and act as a liaison between staff, residents, and families, addressing concerns and facilitating effective communication. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is being delivered whilst monitoring resource allocation, schedules, and upholding the care home's standards and policies. In the absence of the management team, the team leader will act as the responsible person on shift.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the correct custody, control and administering of medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for offering support, mentoring and supervision to care staff in their day-to-day tasks and lead by example.
• Promote and maintain staff morale and encourage teamwork.
• Support the management team in the day-to-day running of Copelands in accordance with the Residential Care Homes Regulations (NI) 2005, the RQIA Residential Care Home Minimum Standards August 2011 and BCM’s Policies and Procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience caring for older people in a residential or community setting.
• Ability to work on a rota basis (7 day week).
• Strong leadership skills.

Desirable Skills

• Be flexible to work on an ad hoc basis to provide essential cover.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.

Further Information

Location - Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ. Salary: £30,278.04 - £32,589.96 per annum (SP 24-26).