Team Leader/Carer - Home Instead IW

Home Instead IW; Cowes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cowes is looking for a compassionate Team Leader/Carer to deliver person-centred care. In this role, you will oversee care quality, support carers, and interact with clients and families. Ideal candidates will have proven supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. We offer competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive working environment. If you're committed to making a real difference, apply now to join our dedicated team.

Benefits

28 days paid annual leave

Mileage paid

Pension scheme

Paid DBS

Monthly Bonuses

Paid Training

Free parking on-site

Supportive office team

Employee Assistance Programme access

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a care setting.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to our clients and build strong relationships.
• Review care plans and conduct quality checks with clients and their families.
• Support carers with supervisions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Pay: £14.75 - £22.00 per hour

Job Description: Team Leader/Carer

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care and want to join an OUTSTANDINGrated company? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and making a real difference in people’s lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us; Established in 2019, Home Instead is dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored to the needs of our clients and carers. We’re all about encouraging independence, fostering genuine connections, and delivering continuity of care. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic position for a Team Leader to join our amazing team.

Join Our Growing Team at Home Instead and enjoy these benefits:-

• Excellent rates of pay
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Mileage paid
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS
• Monthly Bonuses
• Paid Training provided
• Free parking on-site
• Supportive and Friendly Office Team
• Free membership to Employee Assistance Programme which gives you 24/7 access to one to one counselling, legal advice and support, self-help and wellbeing information.
• Career progression with supported learning and qualifications.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking someone who is compassionate, organised, and committed to maintaining our high standards. If you’re a great communicator and thrive on leading and supporting others, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Team Leader; you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our clients receive the best care and support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering care to our clients and building strong relationships.
• Reviewing care plans and conducting quality checks with clients and their families.
• Supporting carers with supervisions (and enjoying coffee and cake while you’re at it!).
• Carrying out audits and ensuring our high standards are met.
• Overseeing new carers by providing shadowing opportunities and assisting with onboarding.
• Introducing carers to new clients and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Alternate weekends required.
• Taking on on-call duties approximately 1 in 5 weeks, including covering holidays or sickness.

This role is not just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something special, where your efforts truly matter.

Why Join Home Instead?

• Work in a supportive and caring environment where relationships come first.
• Be part of a growing company with strong values and a focus on quality.
• Enjoy opportunities to develop your skills and grow in your career.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a valued member of the Home Instead family!

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Elseweta is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure. We are not accepting sponsorships at this time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience in a care setting
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team
• Ability to develop and implement care plans effectively
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and families
• Valid driving licence to facilitate transportation needs
• Familiarity with care practices
• Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes
• You should have access to reliable transport as some of our clients live in rural locations.