We are looking for a passionate and motivated Team Leader to join our domiciliary care team at Norton Nurses (formerly Chrysalis Care).
This is a varied and rewarding role for an experienced care professional who wants to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership skills. You will play an important role in supporting our care team and ensuring our clients receive safe, compassionate and high quality care in their own homes.
The role is both hands-on and leadership focused. Alongside supporting the wider care team, you will undertake care visits, contribute to care planning and reviews, carry out quality checks and audits, and support the day to day running of the service. You will also participate in an on call rota and be required to work a variety of shift patterns, including some evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, support and supervise a team of care workers, promoting high standards of care and professionalism
Provide hands on support with care visits and ensure clients receive care that is safe, respectful and person centred
Support the development, implementation and regular review of individual care plans and risk assessments
Carry out care plan reviews and contribute to assessments to ensure care remains appropriate as clients' needs change
Undertake spot checks, quality monitoring visits and audits to ensure high standards of care and compliance are maintained
Provide guidance, coaching and support to care workers, helping them develop their skills and confidence
Identify and address concerns relating to care delivery, escalating issues appropriately when required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records, documentation and electronic systems
Work collaboratively with clients, families, care staff and other health and social care professionals
Support the coordination of staffing and care delivery to help ensure continuity and consistency for our clients
Participate in the on call rota, providing support and responding appropriately to out-of-hours issues
Work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and other shifts as required by the needs of the service
Promote a positive culture where dignity, choice, independence and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do
Lead by example and uphold Norton Nurses' values and standards at all times
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