Careers
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Fernlea we are looking for a team leader to join our care team.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who is passionate about the caring profession. Our ideal candidate will have either 6 months experience as a team leader or at least 1 year in a senior care role in a residential service.
You will shape and develop care delivery within the home demonstrating your passion and drive for the delivery of a high standard of care.
What you’ll be doing
Being a Team Leader Is about acting as a role model by leading and supervising carers day-to-day, working alongside them. It’s also about taking responsibility for care plans and liaising with families, health care professional and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered.
Medicine trained
Will be involved with all aspects of care planning
Able to manage and inspire a team
What we are looking for:
a passion for providing person centred care and treating each resident as individuals and seeking and respecting choices
a passion for ensuring that no one is discriminated against or excluded and an understanding of human rights and its impact on the services delivered to residents
an understanding of wellbeing and what is important to residents and how this understanding can be used to improve outcomes
the ability to receive, store, dispose, and administer medications and controlled drugs safely and effectively
an understanding of the importance of empathy in all areas of employment, understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service
a willingness to learn and develop your skills to improve the service
a willingness to participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals.
a dedication to meeting the needs of our residents and gathering first-hand information to use for improvements to the delivery of care
All recruitment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent references.
We are an equal opportunities employer who holds Investors in People GOLD status.
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV for consideration or for more information call Nicola on 0161 947 0874.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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