Care Lead
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Community Health
Combined Touch CIC is a Community Interest Company who are a small, home care provider and who are proud of our growing reputation for providing good quality support to people with dementia. Our ethos is to support people to live their lives as independent people in their own right. We work in and around South Shields, Hebburn and Jarrow.
We believe in a holistic approach to care and are looking for someone who can join us as a Senior Care Worker/Care Lead and who can support our organisational objectives and the care team to provide outstanding care in the community.
Someone who has a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and someone who is willing to work towards a Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Social Care.
The person who we would like to join us must exhibit strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills and who naturally fosters a positive and supportive team culture, putting others at ease and promoting collaboration.
Education and must have:
- Experience in a home care setting is essential.
- Support the Manager with implementation of all policies, procedures and business objectives and support with staff training and development. Conduct supervisions and induction of new staff.
- Take part in the on call rota, providing out of hours support when needed.
- Proficient IT skills for maintaining client records using computer and a telephone app.
- Strong command of English, both written and verbal, to facilitate effective communication.
- Ability to both prepare and implement care plans accurately, assist with audits and liaise with healthcare professionals acting in line with CQC guidelines.
- A caring attitude with a passion for helping others.
- Valid driving license and own transport.
What we offer:
A friendly, stable team
An open door policy – you will always feel heard and supported
Permanent, full time role initially working for an hourly rate but once probation period is over and by mutual consent, moving to a salaried position.
Mileage is paid at a competitive rate
Automatic enrolment into the Bright Pension Scheme
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