Care Home Community Lead

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Whiteley Village is seeking a Community Lead to oversee care staff and ensure quality support for residents. The ideal candidate will have senior care experience, a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care, and strong communication skills. This role encourages a fulfilling and respectful environment for residents. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including free learning and development.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a care environment.
• Understanding of clinical responsibilities for older persons.
• Commitment to maintaining a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Carers and Senior Carers.
• Record observations on weight and blood pressure.
• Carry out simple wound dressing procedures.
• Build relationships within the home and externally.

Skills

Senior-level care experience

Supervision of staff

Good understanding of clinical care

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector.

Benefits

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