Team Leader (Nightshift)

Care and Support - Meadowvale Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £14.00
Shift type: Nightshift

Our purpose-built care home in Bathgate, West Lothian, offers the highest standards of care for 52 residents, including Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Respite care.

As Team Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and staff. If you’re motivated to help others reach their full potential and put residents at the heart of everything you do, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Compassion: Provide exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and respect.
• Set the Standard: Maintain high standards of care and service, ensuring that all practices are in line with our commitment to excellence.
• Inspire and Motivate: Supervise, lead, and motivate a team of care assistants, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Care Planning: Prepare, review, and understand care plans, ensuring they are tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs.
• Medication Management: Administer medication as instructed, following all guidelines and protocols.
• Monitor and Respond: Keep a close eye on the wellbeing of residents, responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns or changes in their condition.
• Foster Communication: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, ensuring clear and open communication.

What We’re Looking For

• Caring Nature: A compassionate and motivated individual who provides the best care for residents.
• Experience: Proven experience supporting older people, ideally including those living with dementia.
• Leadership Skills: Confident and experienced in leading a care team, with a strong ability to champion the wellbeing of residents.
• Qualifications: SVQ or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a Difference: Play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents and supporting your team to achieve their best.
• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a leadership position that allows you to shape and guide a dedicated team of care assistants.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and where you’ll receive ongoing support and development.
• Positive Impact: Experience the satisfaction of knowing your efforts are directly improving the lives of those in your care.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where your leadership and care skills can truly shine, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• £14.00 per hour
• contracted to 33.75 hours per week 
• Nightshift 
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)