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PJ Care has been rated as the "Best Care Home to work for in the UK" as voted for by our staff and is a leading provider of specialist neurological care and neuro rehabilitation for people with progressive or acquired neurological conditions.

At PJ Care our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide. This includes our resident’s mealtime experiences.

JOB TITLE: Team Leader – Care

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse – Staff- Level 1

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Unit Manager

LOCATION: Eaglewood

TERMS: 38.5 hours per week (shift pattern)

RATE: £12.85 - £13.90 per hour (dependent on experience)

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

* Organising the care staff team to ensure that the residents’ individual health action plans are implemented in consultation with the residents, their relatives and key professionals.

* Dispense medication – medication training will be provided for dispensing medication

* Provide support and supervision of care staff when on duty, as directed by the Nurse in Charge.

* Providing ongoing monitoring, support, and assessment of residents’ physical, emotional, environmental, physiological and social needs.

* Assisting residents with personal care including, washing, bathing and dressing.

* Promote personal, social skills and social and leisure activities for all residents for occupation or stimulation.

* Complete delegated caring tasks and inform Registered Nurse in Charge of any observations as directed.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

* At least 1 year experience of working as a Team Leader or equivalent

* Compassionate and caring

* Must be able to drive and prepared to drive our vehicles

Desirable:

* Some understanding of specialist neurological care environment.

* Excellent relationship building skills.

* Self-motivated, with ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

* Competitive hourly pay: £12.85-£14 (dependent on experience)

* Enhanced pay options

* 25 days holiday

* Fully funded enhanced DBS

* Long-service awards and recognition

* Career development opportunities with salary increments

PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm.

PJ Care Ltd strongly believes in the promotion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of life, but particularly in the workspace and is proactive in supporting every member of our team and residents to reach their true potential