Care Home Community Lead

Barchester Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization in the UK is seeking a Community Lead to oversee a team, provide clinical care, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Health & Social Care. Benefits include ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as retail and leisure discounts.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Senior-level care experience required.
• Supervised others and developed clinical care understanding.
• Commitment to a supportive culture and resident-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Carers and Senior Carers.
• Record observations on weight and blood pressure.
• Carry out simple wound dressing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical care

Supervision

Education

Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person‑centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers.

Responsibilities

The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.

If you'd like to use your leadership and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Qualifications

You’ll need senior‑level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We’ll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you’ll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

• Free learning and development
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme