Care Team Leader – Hands-on Support & Coordination

LDA Care Ltd; Paignton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Perkbox benefits

Wellbeing package

Specialist training

Ongoing training

Career progression

Pension enrollment

Paid holidays

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd in Paignton is seeking a dedicated Team Leader Support Worker to assist a client with autism and learning disabilities, providing 24‑hour care in the home setting.

You will supervise the care team, manage rotas, conduct inductions and ensure care plans are followed; on-call and weekend shifts may be required.

We offer £15.50 per hour, a referral bonus, and ongoing training with opportunities to progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Hands-on care for client with autism/learning disability.
• Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Carer.
• Experience in a family/private home.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Computer literate with accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on care, supporting the client with daily routines and promoting independence via rota management.
• On-call duty and weekend shifts as required.
• Supervise care team, manage rotas and coordinate training.
• Conduct in-house induction training for new starters.
• Share appointment outcomes with the team and integrate into daily care.
• Write/update Risk Assessments with the Service Manager.
• Ensure risk assessments cover equipment with the Service Manager.
• Complete timesheets and liaise with Service Manager and Payroll.
• Organise equipment reviews and maintenance; reconcile client finances and weekly fire checks.

Skills

Hands-on care

Support Worker experience

Senior Carer

Family/private home work

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Job description

LDA Care Ltd in Paignton is seeking a dedicated Team Leader Support Worker to assist a client with autism and learning disabilities, providing 24‑hour care in the home setting.

You will supervise the care team, manage rotas, conduct inductions and ensure care plans are followed; on-call and weekend shifts may be required.

We offer £15.50 per hour, a referral bonus, and ongoing training with opportunities to progress within the company.