Team Leader Nights

Job Description: Team Leader

Location: Riverside View, Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

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Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Riverside View, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Team Leader to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.

Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.

Assist in the promotion of continence.

Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.

Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)
  
  

What We Offer

Working at Marton Care Homes means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
  
  

If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Riverside View

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