Community Care Lead

Bluebird Care Durham North; Devon and Torbay, Wareham; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Induction training

Pool car

Mileage allowance

Supportive management

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a Community Care Lead to support customers across West Dorset and Purbeck. The role involves liaising with customers and families, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting staff.

The position offers a mix of community, office and home working and requires travel across the area. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in care, be prepared to progress NVQ/QCF Level 3 in HSC, hold a valid driving licence, and be adept at developing care plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ/QCF Level 2 in HSC and progression to Level 3.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate staff.
• Experience in developing and managing care plans.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in care sector.
• Valid driving licence and own car are essential.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in home care.
• Proficiency with IT systems used in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate community care team to deliver high-quality home care.
• Develop and oversee personalised care plans for customers.
• Supervise and support care staff, fostering a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor service quality and implement improvements as needed.
• Manage administrative tasks related to care delivery using IT systems.
• Take part in Out of Hours phone rota.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team supervision

Independent working

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in HSC

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in HSC (progress)

Tools

IT systems in healthcare

Job description

Salary details: £29000 - £29000 per annum

Location: West Dorset Contract type: Care Management

PLEASE NOTE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE & MINIMUM NVQ/QCF 2 H&SC IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. THE ROLE REQUIRES TRAVEL ACROSS WEST DORSET AND PURBECK.

THIS ROLE OFFERS A MIX OF COMMUNITY, OFFICE AND HOME WORKING.

Company Overview

Bluebird Care is dedicated to delivering high-quality home care services to vulnerable individuals within our community. Our mission is rooted in kindness, compassion, and a commitment to supporting independence and well-being. We foster a culture of respect, professionalism, and innovation to ensure our clients receive the best possible care.

Summary

We are seeking a Community Care Lead to join our team supporting customers across the West Dorset and Purbeck area. This vital role involves liaising with customers and their families, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting our dedicated staff. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate and tailored care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate community care team member to deliver exceptional home care services.
• Develop and oversee personalised care plans for customers.
• Supervise and support care staff, fostering a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor service quality and implement improvements as needed.
• Manage administrative tasks related to care delivery using IT systems.
• Take part in the Out of Hours phone rota.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience within the care sector.
• Minimum of H&SC Level 2 and be prepared to work towards Level 3.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and support staff.
• Experience in developing and managing care plans.
• Valid driving license and own car is essential.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in home care.
• Proficiency with IT systems used in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, person-centered care.

The role of Community Care Lead is an exciting and ever changing role. No two days are ever the same. If you believe that people deserve the best possible Care and Support and if you are an enthusiastic, committed, reliable, caring and professional person, we would like to talk to you.

In Return We Offer

• Excellent rates of pay and uncapped quarterly bonus scheme
• Full initial induction training and on-going career development
• Use of company pool car
• Mileage allowance
• A management team who is passionate about care and dedicated to supporting everyone in our team.