Bedford Borough Council
Care Team Leader
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Care Team Leader
Rivermead Residential Care Home in Kempston is looking for a Care Team Leader to join their team.
The successful candidate will be able to liaise with external professionals, have experience working with Dementia, have been working in a care setting for at least 2 years and be able to administer medication.
About the Role
To undertake the role of Care Team Leader in the home, ensuring services are delivered, maintained, and in accordance with legislative and statutory requirements, policies, and procedures of the organisation.
Within This Role You Will Be Required To
- Liaise effectively with residents and/or their representative and internal and external professionals and contractors as required.
- Report and record accurately appropriate information relating to residents, staff, and the operation of the home.
- Administer medication in accordance with policy, to ensure residents' care needs are regularly assessed and supported by individual personal care plans and risk management assessments with clear interventions, and that these are reviewed monthly or more frequently if changes occur.
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Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 27th July 2026
- Interview Date: 10th August 2026
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Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For Further Information
Please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
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