Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Westview Lodge Care Home, Hartlepool

Days (8am to 8pm) or Nights (8pm to 8am)

Work 2, 3 or 4 shifts per week (Every other weekend off)

Ready to step up and lead from the front?

At Westview Lodge, we're not just looking for someone to lead a shift.

We're looking for someone who'll set the standard, support their team, champion excellent care and help make every day a great day for our residents.

Our home has built a fantastic reputation locally for delivering compassionate, person-centred care, creating meaningful experiences and helping residents live life to the fullest. We're proud of the warm, welcoming atmosphere we've created and we're looking for a Care Team Leader who shares those values.

Why choose Westview Lodge?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team
• Work in a home where residents genuinely come first
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A role where your leadership genuinely makes a difference
• Accessible location with excellent transport links across Hartlepool

What will you be doing?

As a Care Team Leader, you'll be a key part of daily life at Westview Lodge, supporting residents while providing guidance and leadership to the care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the care team during each shift
• Ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
• Supporting residents with all aspects of daily living where required
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns
• Completing and reviewing care records and care plans accurately
• Supporting residents with physical, emotional and social needs
• Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Supporting new starters and mentoring less experienced team members
• Encouraging residents to participate in activities, hobbies and daily life within the home
• Responding to emergencies and ensuring residents remain safe and well supported

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and approachable
• Confident leading and motivating a team
• Organised and reliable
• Calm under pressure
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care
• A positive role model who leads by example

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within residential, dementia or elderly care
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards this)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What you'll get in return

At Westview Lodge, you'll be joining more than a workplace.

You'll become part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another, celebrates success together and shares a common goal of providing exceptional care.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

And because we're in Hartlepool...

Let's keep it simple.

If you're the sort of person who gets stuck in, looks after others, keeps your team motivated and doesn't mind a bit graft when needed, we'd love to hear from you.

Good people. Good care. A cracking team to be part of.

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