Care Team Leader - Dumfries, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Dumfries, United Kingdom

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Location:
Dumfries, Scotland, GB, DG1 2LF- Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 27/01/2023- Salary:

Requisition: 207761At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect.
It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature.

We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Care Team Leader

Allanbank Care Home, Bankend Road, Dumfries

£11.80 per hour

33 hours per week

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff.

Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Allanbank Care Home for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work
Allanbank is one of the largest care homes in Dumfries and Galloway with 67 available beds. The care home provides elderly residential care as well as specialist nursing units for adults.

Our residential units cater for a maximum of 8 residents with a range of age related conditions.

Our specialist nursing unit provides care to a maximum of 12 adults with enduring mental health conditions and or physical and sensory conditions.

We work in partnership with a various other allied health care professional such as Tissue Viability, Diabetic Team, Community mental Health team, Dieticians, Continence team and the Nutricia team.

We are also supported by district nursing and local GP practices.

We have a well trained and skill team of nurses, senior care staff, care staff, ancillary, activity and maintenance staff who provide person centred care and support in a welcoming and friendly environment.

As the home is centrally located in Dumfries we have excellent relationship with many of the local community groups ensuring our residents keep in touch with the wider community.

Internally we have dedicated activity staff that support our residents with a full range of daily activities taking full advantage of our beauty room, library, bar/recreation area and excellent gardens and grounds.

Are you our next Care Team Leader? Here's more about the role:

As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives.

You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensuring that our residents are comfortable in their home.

You will also support Care Assistants in their development.

First and foremost we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans
Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day let's get stuck in
It's very simple if we can be the best Care Team Leader we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we're all doing a great job.

What skills do I need?

Team work A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
Experience in care is an essential requirement and you are working towards or willing to work toward a Level 3 NVQ (SVQ for Scotland) or equivalent in the relevant area
Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Benefits and rewards

We know you work so hard and being the best Care Team Leader you can be needs to be rewarded.

We are very proud to offer the following:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Life assurance
Care inspectorate performance bonus
Overtime enhancement
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Excellent training and development opportunities
Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards'
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member

Job Reference:
207761

**Closing date: 27 January 2023