Senior Community Care Lead

at  Home Care Direct

SENIOR COMMUNITY CARE LEAD

Full-Time: 37.5hrs, Monday to Friday
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Pay: £27,000 - £31,500 per annum
We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Senior Community Regional Care Lead to join us at our successful and industry-leading company, based at our new office in Wrexham working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with hybrid working considered after a 6 month probationary period.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Level 3 qualification, linked to health and social care
• Experience working in the health or social care industry, particularly with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, mental health, spinal injuries and complex care
• Excellent telephone manner and the ability to work under pressure
• High level of computer literacy, covering Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience of managing people and motivating teams
• You must have a full driving licence and your own vehicle
• You must have a good attention to detail
• You must possess the knowledge of and/or practical experience of moving & handling, personal care, medication management. experience in learning disabilities and autism

As the Senior Community Regional Care Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that support packages are managed seamlessly for clients by liaising with individuals, families, and care professionals. Adopting a holistic, whole-person approach, you will empower clients to live independently and be actively involved in decisions surrounding their care and autonomy.
This role involves managing an allocated client caseload, as assigned by the Regional Clinical Nurse Lead, and assisting with the onboarding of new clients.
Home visits will be required to conduct spot checks, supervise PA’s, review client care plans, and assess log notes and risk evaluations so you must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
You will work collaboratively with HR/recruitment, training, and accounts teams at our head office to ensure compliance with employment legislation, training requirements, and payroll deadlines. You will also be required to attend safeguarding and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and assisting with investigations, grievances, and staff performance management. You will supervise PA teams which will involve managing absence, addressing performance issues, and issuing verbal warnings when necessary.
To thrive in this role, you should be a confident, proactive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, capable of working independently and as part of a team.