Care Team Leader

SeeMeHired.com; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car will be provided for field

Paid on-call allowance

Flexible working hours

Company phone/tablet provided forfield

Funded ongoing training and NVQ Level 

Job summary

Caremark is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to support our growing home care team in Eastleigh. You will balance hands-on, person-centred care with field supervision, care reviews and staff mentoring.

You will conduct spot-checks, write digital care plans, review risk assessments, ensure CQC standards, and participate in on-call rota to manage field staffing. The role requires a full UK driving licence, 2+ years in domiciliary care with supervisory experience, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential).
• Minimum 2 years in Domiciliary/Community Care, with at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory capacity (Preferred).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to undertake one).
• Proficiency with digital care planning apps (e.g., Access Care Planning).

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.

Skills

Driving license

Domiciliary care experience

Supervisory experience

Digital care planning apps

Tools

Access Care Planning

Job description

Care Team Leader

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

About the company

Whether you’re looking to provide excellent home care with a cheery smile, or to receive it, Caremark is here to help.

Required Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience as a carer