Team Leader - Care Professional Lead

Home Instead; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits and Discounts Programme

Free On-Site Parking

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dundee is seeking a Care Professional Lead to bridge clients and teams, ensuring outstanding support. The role involves mentoring and developing Care Professionals while monitoring quality. Ideal candidates will have SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, possess strong communication and organisational skills, and understand care legislation. This full-time position fosters a supportive and engaging work environment with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector providing a wide range of personal care services.
• Ability to build trust quickly with clients and professionals.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Care Plans are understood and followed to meet client needs.
• Support, mentor and develop Care Professionals.
• Monitor care quality and improve when needed.
• Build strong relationships with clients and the care team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding health and social care legislation

Mentoring and development

Confidence using care management technology

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Care Professional Lead you’ll be the vital link between our Care Professionals clients and office team.

Your role is to ensure that every client receives outstanding tailored support and that every Care Professional feels valued, confident and empowered to deliver their best.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Care Plans are understood and followed meeting each client's needs and preferences.
• Support, mentor and develop Care Professionals in their roles.
• Monitor care quality and take action to make improvements when needed.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and the wider care team.
• Promote best practice and uphold Home Insteads high standards at all times.

No two days will be the same but every day you’ll make a real difference.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or currently working towards it).
• Experience in the care sector providing a wide range of personal care services.
• A passion for developing and nurturing others.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
• Good understanding of health and social care legislation and best practice.
• Confidence using care management technology and supporting others with it.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits and Discounts Programme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Supportive fun and fast-paced work environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Join Our Team - If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to lead by example in a supportive award-winning team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us provide care that truly changes lives.

Contact us on or apply online to start your rewarding career with Home Instead Dundee & South Angus.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the towns and villages in which we work.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment; therefore this role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1