WE’RE HIRING – CARE LEADER
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Full-Time | Permanent
Poppy Cottage Limited
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised, and experienced Care Leader to join Poppy Cottage Limited—a highly respected, established, and rapidly expanding care provider committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred support.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that is passionate about providing outstanding care while supporting the continued growth and success of the organisation.
About the Role
As a Care Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered across our supported living services. You will spend the majority of your time working within our services, supporting both the people we care for and our care teams, while also completing essential administrative duties within the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out initial assessments, risk assessments and care needs assessments for new service users.
- Review and update care plans, risk assessments and support documentation regularly.
- Work in partnership with service users, families, advocates, healthcare professionals and commissioners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Support Care Coordinators in planning effective staff rotas that meet both service user needs and staff skills.
- Participate in multidisciplinary reviews where required.
- Shadow, mentor and support new care staff to ensure they are competent and confident in their role.
- Carry out spot checks, observations and competency assessments of care staff.
- Provide practical guidance, supervision and support to care workers in the community and within our supported living services.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide on-site support when required.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
- Report hazards, incidents and accidents in accordance with company procedures.
- Monitor changes in service users’ health or wellbeing and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a senior care or field-based care role.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- A passion for delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, medication, risk assessment and CQC regulations.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
What We Offer
- A permanent full-time position.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and promotion.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive management team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives while helping shape the future of a growing organisation.
Apply Now
If you would like to join our friendly and dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to:
[email protected]Job Overview
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge UB9 5LG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What location are you ?
- Do you need a sponsorship?
- What NVQ do you hold ?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
