IMPORTANT: You must have experience of working in either an Extra Care Scheme or Domiciliary Care branch in a supervisory role to apply for this position. Applicants who do not have this experience will not be responded to.
A leading care provider in West Berkshire is looking to recruit a Team Leader to join their Extra Care Scheme.
About the Team Leader role and what the client is offering:
- A competitive annual salary of 26,000.
- A permanent, full-time contract
- Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, with additional on-call duties
- Occupational maternity pay, adoption pay & paternity pay
- Occupational sick pay and death in service payment
- All the above subject to terms and conditions
You'll ensure their extra care scheme runs smoothly, that their care staff are fully supported, and that medication administration always meets regulatory and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Roster, template, and monitor care calls using their electronic care management system.
- Manage and develop the care team through regular supervision, appraisals, and training.
- Create, review, and update care and risk plans in line with service user needs and CQC best practice.
- Work with recruitment to maintain safe staffing levels and arrange emergency cover when needed.
- Handle complaints, compliments, and quality-assurance tasks alongside the Branch Manager.
- Participate in the on-call rota to support service users and staff outside core hours.
- Audit and review medication administration records to ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policy.
- Use their electronic medication management (ECM) system to monitor administration and log discrepancies.
- Deliver training and guidance to staff on medication policies, safe handling, and documentation.
- Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and local authorities to resolve queries and prepare for inspections.
- Report non-compliance, help design corrective action plans, and maintain detailed audit records.
If you would like to apply now, please follow the link provided.
For further details, please call Sarah Ibbotson at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed)
Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.
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