Care Team Leader: Lead, On-Call Support & Weekend Shifts

Autonomy Care Group; Melksham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Sleep-in rate

Wellbeing initiatives

Referral bonus up to £300

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autonomy Care Group is seeking a Team Leader in Melksham and surrounding areas to guide a dedicated care team delivering high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. You will mentor staff, oversee medication practices, supervise shifts, and participate in onboarding and after-hours on-call leadership.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, has strong numeracy and literacy skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Strong numeracy and literacy.
• Experience with learning disabilities or related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach & inspire the care team to deliver outstanding care.
• Carry out supportive supervision for the team.
• Cover shifts to ensure continuous service delivery.
• Oversee medication audits and safe dispensing practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

On-call duties

Medication oversight

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Autonomy Care Group is seeking a Team Leader in Melksham and surrounding areas to guide a dedicated care team delivering high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. You will mentor staff, oversee medication practices, supervise shifts, and participate in onboarding and after-hours on-call leadership.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, has strong numeracy and literacy skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.