Team Leader (Part-Time)

Living at Home; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Team Leader/Senior Carer in Swansea. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for high-quality care and leadership. You will balance hands-on care with compliance tasks, ensuring that all services meet regulatory standards. With a competitive hourly rate and additional perks like a company car and private health insurance, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and award-winning team. If you're ready to step into a leadership role and make a difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Use of company car

Private health insurance

28 days paid holiday

Mileage reimbursement

£250 Welcome bonus

£250 Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension scheme

Full training and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in health & social care with Level 3 qualification required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 50% support in compliance tasks and 50% hands-on care to clients.
• Be on call to respond to operational or care needs, ensuring flexibility.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

IT Proficiency

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification

Tools

Care Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader (Part-Time)—Living at Home

Location: Swansea and surrounding areas

Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour

The Team Leader Role

We’re recruiting a part-time Team Leader/Senior Carer for our home care company in Swansea.

• Pay: £14.00/hour
• Additional On-Call pay
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile
• Benefits: Use of company car, private health insurance, 28 days paid holiday
• Requirements: Minimum 2 years in health & social care + Level 3 qualification

This flexible role combines leadership and hands-on care (50/50 split) and requires someone dependable, adaptable, and ready to support at a moment’s notice. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a company dedicated to award-winning, client-focused care, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 50% support in compliance tasks, such as audits, staff supervisions, spot checks, and care plan updates.
• Deliver 50% hands-on care to clients, ensuring high standards of personal care and well-being.
• Be on call and ready to respond to any operational or care needs, including covering shifts and responding to emergencies, with little to no notice. Flexibility is essential, as you must be available to support the Registered Manager at a moment's notice.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing support via the on-call phone (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.) to address client or staff needs and ensure seamless operations outside of regular working hours when required.
• Have the ability to work 3 to 4 days a week within a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional short notice cover when needed.
• Act as a reliable and consistent support system for the Registered Manager, ready to adapt to the fast-paced, dynamic needs of the business.
• Ensure all care services meet CIW regulatory standards and promote high-quality care across the team.
• Mentor and guide care staff, promoting best practices and high standards in care delivery.
• Assist with staff development, including training, shadowing, and performance reviews.

Key Requirements:

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (required).
• Minimum two years’ experience in a health and social care setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Proficient in IT for managing care systems and completing reports.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the business.

Personal Specification:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly flexible with a strong sense of responsibility to step in at a moment’s notice.
• Willingness to engage in continuing professional development.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities, with the ability to motivate others.
• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities or emergencies with ease.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour
• Use of a company car
• Additional pay for On-Call duties
• Private healthcare and additional benefits
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated, passionate team that values high-quality care.

Benefits:

• Private Aviva healthcare insurance – you can add family members too.
• £250 Welcome bonus upon completing a 12-week probation.
• £250 Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Pension scheme and paid SCW registration.
• Use of company car.
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile

Living at Home Company Culture

At Living at Home, we are committed to delivering care that is compassionate, award-winning, and tailored to the unique needs of each client. We value flexibility, dedication, and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the care sector. This role is ideal for someone with experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Carer who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position.