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The Senior Support Worker/Team Leader plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care is delivered to clients in their own homes. The role combines hands‑on care delivery with staff oversight, quality monitoring, and administrative responsibilities. You will work under the direction of the Registered Manager, Care Co‑ordinator, and Head of Quality, Training & Safeguarding to maintain excellent standards across the service.
Job Responsibility
Undertake care calls with clients in their own homes according to the rota
Deliver person-centred care in line with each client’s care plan and risk assessment
Follow guidance and direction from the Registered Manager and Care Co‑ordinator to ensure safe and consistent service delivery
Complete staff spot checks to monitor quality of care and adherence to policies
Conduct 3‑monthly competency assessments, including medication competency checks
Provide feedback of the Registered Manager, Care Co‑ordinator, and Head of Quality, Training & Safeguarding
Carry out person‑centred client reviews, ensuring care plans remain accurate and reflective of current needs
Support internal audits by speaking with clients, families, and care staff, gathering feedback and observations, completing required audit documentation, reporting findings to the Head of Quality, Training & Safeguarding
Ensure the Registered Manager and Care Co‑ordinator are always aware of your whereabouts, in line with lone working policy
Log all visits and activities accurately and promptly on the system
Report changes in client needs, safeguarding concerns, or staff performance issues without delay
Complete spot check forms, competency documentation, and review notes
Update care plans and risk assessments where directed
Support operational tasks as directed by the Care Co‑ordinator
Participate in the on‑call rota
Provide telephone support to staff, clients, and families during on‑call periods
Escalate emergencies or safeguarding concerns in line with company procedures
Requirements
Experience delivering domiciliary care
Strong understanding of person-centred care
Ability to complete accurate documentation
Confident in supporting and mentoring care staff
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Fully driving licence, with access to a reliable vehicle, with business insurance.
Nice to have
Previous senior or supervisory experience
Medication competency assessment experience
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)