Care Team Leader
- Full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to support our growing home care team. In this role, you will split your time between delivering high-quality person-centered care in clients' homes and conducting field supervisions, care reviews, and staff mentoring in the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Field Supervision & Support: Conduct spot-checks, competency assessments, and shadow training for new and existing Care Assistants in the field.
* Care Assessment & Planning: Carry out initial client assessments, write detailed digital care plans, and review risk assessments as clients' needs evolve.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all home visits meet CQC compliance standards, audit medication MAR charts, and review daily log notes.
* On-Call Support: Participate in the shared out-of-hours emergency on-call rota to assist field staff and manage roster adjustments.
* Direct Care: Cover client visits in emergency situations or staff absences to guarantee continuity of care.
About The Role
Requirements & Qualifications
* License & Transport: Full UK Driving License (Essential).
*Experience: Minimum 2 years in Domiciliary/Community Care, with at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory capacity(Preferred)
* Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to undertake one).
* Preferred Skills: Proficiency with digital care planning apps (e.g., Access Care Planning).
Benefits
* Company car will be provided for field Management.
* Paid on-call allowance
*Flexible working hours
* Company phone/tablet provided for field management
* Funded ongoing training and NVQ Level leadership pathways
Required Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience as a carer
Salary
£13.50 - £14.50 per hour