Team Leader

Care and Support - Crosslaw House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £13.60 Per Hour

Shift Type: Nightshift

Contracted hours: 35.88

Located in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, our beautiful care home provides Nursing & Dementia care for 45-residents.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

We are seeking a candidate who holds an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and is qualified to safely dispense medication.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
• Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
• Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
• Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
• Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
• Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
• Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
• Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. 
• Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.

Contract Details

• Contracted to 35.88 hours per week (Average)
• Shift Pattern Week 1 Monday, Tuesday , Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday 
• Shift Times 21:15PM-07:30AM
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)