Care Team Leader & Manager - Leadership & Growth

Roles Overview

There are several different roles in this category – a team leader/supervisor role involves leading a team of care workers to ensure that the highest standards are achieved and you may also be asked to do rotas or training; a Registered Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of a service including budgeting, growth of the company, development of staff, and leading on specific projects.

A Specialist Co‑ordinator will oversee the care of a specific group such as those with dementia or with learning difficulties.

• Team leader/supervisor: £23,000 to £27,000
• Social Work Team Manager: £38,000 to £48,000
• Specialist Co‑ordinator: £24,000 to £30,000

• Excellent communication, observational and listening skills
• Good verbal, digital, written and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to cope under pressure
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills

You will need to have experience in care, together with a formal qualification (Level 3 or above). A team leader/supervisor requires a Level 3 qualification (e.g. a Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care). A Registered Manager will usually require you to hold a Level 4 qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Management. A Specialist Co‑ordinator role may require a minimum of a Level 4 qualification or a degree plus specialised training in your chosen field.

The core qualification for social care managers is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. You can only pursue this qualification when you are working in a management role.

• Senior Care Assistant
• Nurse
• Opportunities to develop further through apprenticeship or external training provider

• You could move into commissioning or even own your own home.
• You could specialise in a particular area.