Care team leader Work, Jobs in Par, Con (with Salaries)

Team Leader - St Austell
Alexandras Community Care —St. Austell
- £14.40 - £14.92 an hour
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Team Lead (Senior HCA)
Cornwallis Care —Lostwithiel
- £14.44 - £28.88 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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Residential Team Leader – Children’s Home
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Liskeard
- £29,108 - £30,889 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Care Team Leader
Sanctuary Care —Truro
- £15.45 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Team Leader
Karrek Community —St. Dennis ED
- £15.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Driving
- Referral programme
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3d
Team Leader - Dementia Care
Spero recruitment —Perranporth
- £14.30 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Health Care Team Leader
Springfield House Residential Care Home —Launceston
- From £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Team management
- Conflict management
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Team Lead
Cornwallis Care —Looe
- £14.44 - £28.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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Acute Care At Home Team Lead
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust —Saltash
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Case management
- Patient care
2d

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Team Leader - St Austell

Alexandras Community Care -
St. Austell

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Job details

£14.40 - £14.92 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Driving Licence
Clinical record keeping
Updating electronic care records
Coaching
Mentoring junior staff
Case note recording
Home care
Care support experience
Quality assurance
Team management
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Safeguarding procedures
Professional development mentoring
Care Quality Commission standards
Training & development
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance

Full job description

Team leader – Job Description

Department: Homecare

Reports To: Manager

Location: Field-based (community)

Pay: Weekday £14.40, Weekend £14.92,

Purpose of the Role

The Team leader is a front‑line leader responsible for supporting care workers in the community and ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
This role provides competency assessment, field supervision, pastoral care, and quality monitoring, acting as a critical link between the care staff and the office team.

Team leaders play a key role in promoting CQC compliance, supporting service improvement, and ensuring that service users receive care that upholds dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership

Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and professional support to care workers across the community.

Respond promptly to care delivery issues, staff concerns, or service user related challenges during field visits.

Role model best practice and help staff resolve issues safely and effectively.

Escalate risks or concerns to the office team in line with company policy and safeguarding procedures.

Ensure consistency in staff practice.

Safeguarding

Promote a strong safeguarding culture by supporting care workers to recognise and report concerns.

Immediately escalate any suspicion or evidence of abuse, neglect, or unsafe practice.

Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in line with legislation and organisational policy.

Competency Assessment

Conduct comprehensive competency assessments for new and existing care workers.

Ensure all assessments are completed within required timescales and accurately documented.

Identify performance gaps and provide targeted coaching or additional training support.

Monitor ongoing staff performance to ensure safe and compliant care delivery.

Quality Monitoring

Carry out spot checks and care observations within service users’ homes.

Ensure care is delivered in line with care plans and organisational policies.

Review care notes, digital records, and documentation, providing constructive feedback to staff.

Report any quality or safety concerns to the Care Coordinator or Manager.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends or areas for development.

Mentoring and Staff Development

Support new staff throughout their induction, shadowing, and probationary periods.

Deliver shadow shifts and practical guidance for new starters.

Build the confidence and competence of care workers through positive coaching and guidance.

Encourage ongoing professional development and promote a strong team culture.

Provide clear direction and feedback to maintain high standards of care.

Medication Oversight

Observe and monitor staff during medication rounds to ensure safe administration practices.

Support care workers to follow correct documentation procedures, including accurate MAR recording.

Escalate medication discrepancies, errors, or concerns immediately.

Care Delivery Support

Provide direct care to service users when required, particularly during emergencies or staff shortages.

Deliver care in line with care plans and risk assessments.

Ensure service user dignity, independence, and wellbeing are always respected.

Communication & Reporting

Provide timely, accurate feedback to the office team following spot checks, assessments, or concerns.

Use digital systems (e.g. eMAR or care planning apps) to update notes and complete reports.

Maintain clear, professional communication between field staff and the office.

On‑Call Responsibilities

Participate in the shared on‑call rota, providing out-of-hours support to staff and service users.

Respond to emergencies, missed visits, and safeguarding alerts outside normal working hours as required.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional reasonable duties aligned to the role and business needs, following appropriate consultation where required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

100% competency checks completed on schedule

Spot checks completed in line with quality monitoring plan

Reporting and recording errors minimised

Positive feedback from service users and care staff

Minimise staff leavers, target of new starter retention 90% at 90 days,

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working in Homecare/community care

Strong understanding of person‑centred care and safeguarding principles

Confident in supporting, coaching, and supervising staff

Excellent communication, observation, and organisational skills

Ability to complete competency assessments, spot checks, and quality audits

Ability to use digital care systems or willingness to learn

UK driving licence

Desirable

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or working towards

Experience mentoring or supporting care staff

Knowledge of medication support procedures

Understanding of CQC standards and quality monitoring

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