Team Leader

Join Bluebird Care as a Team Leader – Elevate Your Career in Health & Social Care

Location: Truro & St Austell, Cornwall
Salary: £13.24 - £13.82 per hour (weekdays)| £19.86 - £20.43 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Job Type: 30 Hours, with weekday and alternate weekend shifts

About Us

Bluebird Care is a highly regarded care provider, recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We specialise in delivering professional, person-centred domiciliary care, enabling individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes with the highest level of tailored support. Our dedicated team is at the core of our success, and we are currently seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee and support our care professionals in the Truro & St Austell areas.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of care while supporting and developing our care team. You will work closely with the Area Manager to ensure service excellence, compliance, and professional growth within your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of care professionals to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Develop and review care plans and conduct risk assessments to maintain best practices.
• Efficiently manage staff rotas to provide consistent and reliable care services.
• Deliver and promote a culture of person-centred care, ensuring customer needs are met with professionalism and respect.
• Assist in the training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development of care staff.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual with:

• Proven experience in a domiciliary care setting, with previous leadership responsibilities.
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
• Experience in rota management, care plan development, and risk assessments (desirable).
• An NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or actively working towards this qualification).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to support and develop care teams effectively.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Bluebird Care?

We offer a supportive and professional working environment with excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Pay: Up to £20.43 per hour on Bank Holidays.
• Paid Mileage: 35p per mile.
• Career Development: Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Recognition & Rewards: Carer of the Month, Annual Staff Awards, and additional performance incentives.
• Bonus Schemes: Refer-a-Friend Bonus & Attendance Incentives.
• Wellbeing Support: Ensuring a positive work-life balance.
• Bluelight Card Membership: Access to discounts on everyday items.
• Company Vehicle Hire: Bluebird Cars available for professional use.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Bluebird Care, we uphold the highest standards of kindness, professionalism, and person-centred care. Our services range from companionship to complex healthcare needs, always delivered with compassion and expertise.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced care leader looking for a rewarding career opportunity within an award-winning organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join Bluebird Care and contribute to transforming lives through exceptional care.