Regional Live-in Care Team Lead | Assessments & Placements

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Bonus

Full DBS disclosure paid for

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking a Regional Live-in Team Leader to conduct in-home assessments, develop person-centred care plans and coordinate new live-in placements across the East Anglia region. This home-based role involves regular client visits and driving between locations.

You will lead care teams, ensure high standards of care, and build strong relationships with families and health professionals while managing your diary and travel.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in care settings with vulnerable adults, including senior carer/lead roles.
• Experience of care needs assessments and writing care plans.
• Experience of spot checks, competency assessments and supervision.
• Good knowledge of CQC fundamental standards and high-quality home care practices.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle; willing to travel across East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Respond to new live-in care enquiries and carry out in-home assessments.
• Develop person-centred care plans and risk assessments (medication and mobility).
• Match live-in carers to clients based on needs and preferences.
• Support start of placements, carer introductions, handovers and first-week checks.
• Carry out regular spot checks, competency assessments and welfare checks on carers.
• Build strong relationships with families and healthcare professionals; manage your diary and travel across the region.

Skills

Care assessments

Team leadership

Supervision

CQC standards

Digital care system

Driving licence

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma

Tools

Digital care management system

Job description

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking a Regional Live-in Team Leader to conduct in-home assessments, develop person-centred care plans and coordinate new live-in placements across the East Anglia region. This home-based role involves regular client visits and driving between locations.

You will lead care teams, ensure high standards of care, and build strong relationships with families and health professionals while managing your diary and travel.