Team Leader
Cherry Tree House is a multi-award-winning private care home situated in the beautiful and quiet residential area of Wendover. Cherry Tree House has a wonderful reputation for providing the highest levels of care to residents in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The home provides residential and mild dementia care for up to 20 people.
If you are passionate about wellness and want to be part of a team that is redefining care, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Wellness: Encourage participation in physical, cognitive, spiritual and creative activities to promote wellness.
- Resident Administration: Support the care team with tasks as required, including but not limited to: medication administration, new resident admissions and transfers of care (e.g. to and from hospital/ appointments).
- Leadership: Lead and support the care team, following excellent clinical practice to ensure the floor runs smoothly; actively monitoring care practices, identifying and responding to the changing needs of residents. Act as a role model and mentor for staff, demonstrating best practices in care and creating a supportive learning environment for them by being patient, kind and open. Carry out supervisions with staff members, ensuring you are providing constructive feedback to support development.
- Care Plans: Update care plans regularly, taking a collaborative approach that ensures the residents’ needs are communicated effectively.
- Independence: Encourage residents to maintain independence wherever possible, providing support as needed but ensuring they feel a sense of autonomy.
- Dignity: Ensure all residents are treated with respect and dignity, preserving their privacy, self-esteem and always offering choice.
- Safe working: Adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines, including infection control measures, to ensure a safe, compliant and professional work environment. Ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate records of care are documented and communicated effectively across the care team.
Requirements
- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and confidently with elderly residents, their families, and the care team.
- Experience and Training: NVQ Level 2 or 3 and/or relevant experience in medication administration, care planning and the delivery of care to residents.
- Passion for Wellness: A genuine enthusiasm for promoting wellness and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
- Empathy and Compassion: A calm, caring personality with a deep understanding of the importance of holistic care.
- Trust: Demonstrate a genuine investment in the health and happiness of residents, and maintain open and honest communication with us to inspire a culture of trust.
- Positivity and Initiative: The ability to take initiative and to have a positive, can-do attitude is essential.
Benefits
- Pay: Competitive pay based on experience, with rewards for flexibility and overtime.
- Support: You will be working for a supportive company in a nurturing environment that will ensure you’re able to reach your full potential.
- Career Development: Be part of a programme of continuous improvement with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Pension Scheme: Access to a generous company pension scheme.
- Staff Meals: Complimentary meals provided during your shifts.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Free counselling and additional support services are available to all staff.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Discounts on new bikes and assistance with payment plans.
- Blue Light Card: Access to substantial discounts on shopping, entertainment, food, and more.
- Location: Cherry Tree House, 49 Dobbins Lane, Wendover
- You must be a UK resident with a working visa to apply and be considered.
- We are looking for experienced or ambitious carers who can take on a Senior position, or who are willing to train with us to become a Team Leader.
