Lead Care Professional

Home Instead; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sheffield is looking for a Lead Care Professional to ensure the highest quality of care for clients. This role involves delivering person-centered services, mentoring Care Professionals, and maintaining exceptional standards. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community with competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Comprehensive Training

Support & Wellbeing

Long-Term Security

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care role, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Passion for supporting others and maintaining high standards of care.
• Ability to coach and mentor care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and uphold the highest standards of care.
• Ensure clients receive person-centered, high-quality services.
• Act as a mentor to Care Professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Proactive approach

Job description

Lead Care Professional Role in Sheffield - **5 star Employer of the Year Award 2025** - FT Permanent £25,350.00 - £26,325.00

• Contract
• Date Advert Closes: 04 December 2025

Home Instead have provided a high-quality, bespoke and unrushed service to vulnerable adults across the Sheffield area for the past 18 years. We pride ourselves on allowing people to continue to live in their own homes, independently and safely. We understand that there truly is no place like home.

Lead Care Professional

Why Join Home Instead of Sheffield & Barnsley?

At Home Instead, we are committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care. As a Lead Care Professional, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both our clients and Care Professionals, ensuring the highest quality of service and compassionate care.

What We Offer:

✅ Work-Life Balance – Alternate weekends off
✅ Financial Benefits – Competitive mileage pay & double pay on bank holidays
✅ Career Growth – Opportunities for progression & leadership training
✅ Comprehensive Training – Diplomas up to Level 5 in Health & Social Care
✅ Support & Wellbeing – Employee assistance program & open employee forums
✅ Long-Term Security – BHSF benefits after 12 months

Your Role as a Lead Care Professional:

• 🔹 Deliver and uphold the highest standards of care.
• 🔹 Ensure clients receive person-centered, high-quality services.
• 🔹 Act as a mentor to Care Professionals, providing field-based support and guidance.
• 🔹 Help improve care quality, ensuring our team is well-equipped and confident in their roles.

What We’re Looking For:

• 🔸 Previous experience in a care role, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• 🔸 A passion for supporting others and maintaining high standards of care.
• 🔸 Strong communication and leadership skills.
• 🔸 A proactive and compassionate approach to care.

📩 Apply Today!
We'd love to hear from you if you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a supportive and forward-thinking company

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility with a strong emphasis on providing exceptional quality of care. Experience in delivering services.
• Ability to coach and mentor care professional
• Administration experience is required

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, as we strive to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

📌 Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure