- Part-time
Were looking for an experienced Lead Care Professional to start the service for our new clients and then support the Care Professionals matched with them. Youll make sure each clients care gets off to the right start then carry out compliance checks and provide mentoring so that the quality of care stays high. Youll work closely with our Registered Manager.
This is a 30-hour-a-week position with alternate weekends off so you get a regular predictable break.
What youll be doing
- Starting the service for new clients delivering their first visits hands-on and building trust from the outset
- Supporting the Care Professionals matched with each client helping them settle in and understand the clients needs
- Carrying out compliance checks including spot checks and observations to maintain high standards of care
- Mentoring and coaching care colleagues including inducting new starters
- Keeping accurate timely records and administering medication in line with policy
- Building strong relationships with clients families and visiting professionals
- Raising safeguarding or quality concerns promptly and helping us meet CQC standards
- Covering visits when needed
Qualifications :
You must have:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a care setting
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travelling between clients
- A warm patient and reliable approach with the confidence to make decisions and lead by example
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- Understanding of safeguarding confidentiality and person-centred care
It would be great if you also have:
- Medication administration training
- Experience of dementia care or end-of-life care
- Experience with digital care planning systems
Additional Information :
- 13.83 per hour (21574 per year for 30 hours a week)
- Paid travel time and mileage between visits
- Alternate weekends off
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (168 hours for this role) including bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year as paid holiday
- An extra days holiday for each year of service up to 5 extra days
- Workplace pension
- Employee assistance programme with confidential support and advice for you and your family
- Access to early pay so you can draw on what youve earned before payday
- Paid training and support to develop your career
- We pay for your DBS application
Email your CV to by 31 October 2026. Please call us on if you wish to chat through this vacancy. This role requires an enhanced DBS check which well arrange and two satisfactory references. Home Instead is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Part-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1