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Team Leader - CareinChippenhaminChippenhamPUBLISHED WED 19 FEB 2025

Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives by providing stimulating and fulfilling care.
Leadership role that allows you to supervise and guide a team of Carers and Senior Carers, fostering teamwork and development.
Involvement in clinical responsibilities, enhancing your skills and experience in healthcare.
Ability to create a safe and reassuring environment for residents and their families, building trust and rapport.
Access to a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary, free learning and development, and profit-sharing schemes.
Encouragement of a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers staff to prioritize resident and family needs.
Commitment to personal and professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities.
The Team Leader - Care position at Barchester Healthcare in Chippenham involves leading and supervising a team of Carers and Senior Carers to ensure the delivery of high standards of person-centred care for residents. The role requires the implementation of individual care plans, clinical responsibilities such as recording observations and wound dressing, and providing quality one-to-one time with residents. A successful candidate will possess senior-level care experience, a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and strong communication skills to foster trust among residents, families, and team members.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, tenacious, and committed to creating a supportive and vibrant environment focused on respecting residents' independence and dignity. Barchester offers a competitive salary and an extensive rewards package, including free learning opportunities, profit share enrollment, and various discounts, making it an attractive role for those who wish to make a positive impact in care.
Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives by providing stimulating and fulfilling care.
Leadership role that allows you to supervise and guide a team of Carers and Senior Carers, fostering teamwork and development.
Involvement in clinical responsibilities, enhancing your skills and experience in healthcare.
Ability to create a safe and reassuring environment for residents and their families, building trust and rapport.
Access to a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary, free learning and development, and profit-sharing schemes.
Encouragement of a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers staff to prioritize resident and family needs.
Commitment to personal and professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities.

Useful skills for a Team Leader - Care:
To work as a Team Leader in the UK, a combination of interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills is essential. Here are some key skills that are typically required:
1. Leadership Skills: The ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team towards achieving goals. This includes setting a positive example and fostering team spirit.
2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are vital for conveying ideas clearly, listening to team members, and facilitating discussions.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Building strong relationships with team members, understanding their needs, and being approachable are significant qualities for a Team Leader.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to address challenges and find effective solutions both as they arise and proactively.
5. Organizational Skills: Good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure team objectives are met.
6. Delegation Skills: Knowing how to allocate tasks based on team members’ strengths and workloads for maximum efficiency.
7. Conflict Resolution Skills: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts within the team in a constructive manner.
8. Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, and able to manage a variety of tasks in a dynamic work environment.
9. Decision-Making Skills: The ability to make informed decisions quickly, sometimes under pressure.
10. Performance Management: Skills in assessing team performance, providing constructive feedback, and conducting appraisals.
11. Technical Skills: Depending on the industry, specific technical skills or knowledge may be required (e.g., software proficiency, industry-specific knowledge).
12. Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to develop team members’ skills and potential through guidance and support.
13. Cultural Awareness: Understanding and appreciating diversity within the team to foster an inclusive work environment.
 


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