Team Leader

Cairn Home Residential Care Home

Job Description: Team Leader
Hours: 36.25 hours per week on a rota basis, including evenings.
Salary: From £12.77 per hour

General Information: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Team Leader to
join our team. As Team Leader, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and
support to our elderly residents. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to
the lives of others and contribute to their overall wellbeing.

Cairn Home is owned and operated by Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
(SRSB), a local independent charity. The prime driver for the home is the highest
quality of life for the residents, rather than financial profit. We utilise person-centred
digital care planning systems to ensure accurate, responsive, and individualised care
delivery. We will shortly be implementing an electronic Medication Administration
Record (eMAR) system to further enhance medication safety, accountability, and
regulatory compliance.

Cairn Home is registered for 30 residents. It has 28 bedrooms, all with en-suite
facilities, for permanent residents (one room a potential double room) and one room
reserved for respite care, also with en-suite facilities. We are currently in the process
of refurbishing all rooms and upgrading the en-suite bathrooms.

All our residents are elderly, and many have some level of sight loss, as we
specialise in care for visually impaired people.

Overall Purpose of the Role

Cairn Home is committed to providing a quality service to residents, promoting
independence and ensuring each individual is treated with respect, dignity and
kindness.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to
provide the highest standard of person-centred care, enabling residents to live their
best lives. You will ensure effective use of our digital care planning systems and
support the transition and ongoing use of the eMAR system to promote safe
medication practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The list of specific duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and a suitable
candidate must be able to work flexibly assuming many different roles and
responsibilities.

•  Oversee and guide care staff, ensuring high-quality care is delivered in line

with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

•  Lead by example in delivering person-centred care using digital care planning

systems to accurately record, review and update care information.

•  Develop and review individual care plans to ensure they reflect residents’

needs, preferences, and outcomes.

•  Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing,

grooming and toileting.

•  Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals, in line with

best practice and regulatory guidance.

•  Support and oversee the safe implementation and use of the electronic

Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system.

•  Maintain clear, accurate and timely digital and written records.
•  Assist with meal preparation and feeding where required.
•  Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
•  Help residents maintain a clean and safe living environment.
•  Liaise with healthcare professionals, families and management regarding

residents’ needs and progress.

•  Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations, providing appropriate

support and first aid where necessary.
•  Participate in on-call duties as required.

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who is:

•  NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualified (if Level 2, must be willing to work towards Level 3)
•  Caring, kind, understanding and calm
•  Experienced (minimum 12 months) in a senior care role
•  Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
•  Confident in using digital care systems and willing to engage with new

technologies such as eMAR

•  Energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
•  An excellent communicator and active listener
•  Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and other care professionals
•  Skilled at managing and de-escalating challenging situations
•  Conscientious and organised

All Staff are Required to:

•  Understand and comply with all relevant legislation and SRSB/Cairn Home

policies and procedures, including data protection, safeguarding and health &
safety.

•  Maintain strict confidentiality regarding residents, volunteers and staff.
•  Report any serious concerns or areas of risk to the Home Manager.
•  Adhere to and promote Cairn Home’s and SRSB’s core values and operate in

accordance with the Equality and Diversity Policy.

•  Work collaboratively as part of a team for the benefit of residents.
•  Be adaptable and flexible in fulfilling duties.
•  Actively promote the work of SRSB/Cairn Home as an independent charity

providing specialist support and services.

•  Undertake appropriate training as required, including digital systems and

medication management training.

Benefits:

Overtime: Enhanced rates of pay for any overtime worked.

Company Sick Pay: The Home operates a discretionary sick pay scheme, subject to
conditions and rules.

Life Assurance: All staff are covered under a life assurance policy for twice their annual
salary. This is not contractual, and the Charity reserves the right to vary or withdraw the
scheme on reasonable notice.

Pension: Automatic enrolment into SRSB’s pension scheme with employee contributions of
5% of gross earnings and employer contributions of 3%. Additional voluntary contributions
are permitted but not matched by SRSB.

Holidays: 28 days per annum. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December,
accruing pro-rata throughout the year.