Lead Complex Care Team | Mentoring & Hands-On

Continuity of Care Services; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD and clinical training

Regular clinical supervision and staff

Paid mileage

Company mobile phone

Digital scheduling app

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card membership

Pension scheme

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee complex care teams across the Thanet area, including the Restwell Retreats site in Whitstable. You will supervise recruitment, induction, and competency assessments while delivering hands-on clinical support when required.

You will lead a 30-hour work week combining office duties, community visits, and on-site care delivery, with alternate weekend work anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and complex healthcare needs is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Manager and office team to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Recruit, induct, train, supervise, and assess Complex Care Assistants' competency.
• Lead and mentor staff; support Restwell Retreats operations and liaison with clients and families.
• Deliver hands-on care when needed (personal care, medication administration, meal prep, light duties).
• Participate in on-call rota and maintain safe staffing levels across packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to oversee complex care teams across the Thanet area, including the Restwell Retreats site in Whitstable. You will supervise recruitment, induction, and competency assessments while delivering hands-on clinical support when required.

You will lead a 30-hour work week combining office duties, community visits, and on-site care delivery, with alternate weekend work anticipated.