Team Leader
Team Leader training for your team, delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Team Leader
The full content is set out below, exactly as our trainers deliver it.
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
The Role of a Team Leader
- Roles and responsibilities
- Legislation
- The role of a team leader
- Supervisions and appraisals
- Team effectiveness
- Communicating effectively
- Willingness to listen
- Handovers
Care Planning And Person-Centred Care
- What is care planning?
- Advanced care plans
- Roles & responsibilities
- Key workers
- Legislation and confidentiality
- Developing care plans
- Assessment
- Person-centred care planning
Falls Management
- Importance of falls management
- Causes and risk factors
- Effects of falling
- Prevention
- What to do if someone falls
- Assessment
- Management
- Reporting
Nutrition And Hydration Inc. Must
- Importance of good nutrition & hydration
- Healthy eating
- Mental health
- Physical conditions
- Malnutrition
- Nutritional issues faced by the elderly
- Meal planning
- Hydration
- BMI & MUST
Medication
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Administering
- Types of medication
- Problems
- MAR charts
- Controlled drugs
Tissue Viability
- Structure & function of the skin
- Pressure ulcers & wounds
- Grading structure for wounds
- Facts and statistics
- Documentation and records to be kept
Mouth Care
- Why are teeth important?
- Tooth anatomy
- Tooth decay
- Diet and eating sugar
- Gum disease
- Conditions affecting the elderly
- Oral hygiene
- Denture and tooth brushing for the elderly
- Treatments
Basic Observations
- Assessing current health status
- Roles & responsibilities
- Oxygen saturation
- Blood pressure
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- NEWS2
Catheter Care
- Catheterisation
- Clinical justifications
- Choice of catheter
- Complications and infections
- Documentation
- Fluid balances
Diabetes Awareness
- What is diabetes?
- Type 1 and type 2
- Other types of diabetes
- Symptoms of diabetes
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hyperglycaemia
- Diabetic feet
- Health checks and diabetic care
- Diet and nutrition
Keep exploring
Related leadership & management courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Team Leader course?
It runs as a 4-day course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Team Leader training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our leadership & management training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.