Posted 05 October 2026

Job details

  • Salary£14.42 per hour£14.42 per hour. Mileage and Travel Time Paid Separately
  • RoleTeam Leader / Senior Carer
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationReading, Berkshire
  • Job ReferenceFCS

Job Summary

**We cannot offer Sponsorship for this role**

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Field Care Supervisor to join our amazing team here at Enliva Homecare, based in West Berkshire.

Please note we can only accept applications from drivers.

Are you a team player? Are you a people person, driven, hard-working, and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you!

After Probation Pay:

  • £14.42 per hour
  • 30p per mile for drivers
  • Travel time paid at £12.21

Benefits / Package

  • Market-leading hourly wage
  • You’d quite like an ace, long-term role (first and foremost)
  • You like a happy, fun team and vibe
  • Where you spend your time matters
  • You treat everyone just as we do - with dignity and respect
  • A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives every day.
  • Bank holiday enhancements
  • Fully paid training
  • Travel time and mileage paid separately
  • Broken down payslips
  • Routes of progression
  • Blue light discount scheme

Who are we?

Ever considered a career in care? It can be a hugely rewarding job, ideal for compassionate and dedicated people.

Enliva Homecare offers a variety of entry-level jobs as well as training and progression routes to work your way up the ladder

We firmly believe in the power of personal development. By investing in our staff's growth, we ensure they provide the best possible service, equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in homecare.

What values do we look for in our staff?

  • Excellent Communication Skills.
  • To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
  • To maintain Professionalism at all times.
  • A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
  • Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values.

Key responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Care Coordinator to efficiently organise and manage care rotas, ensuring optimal service delivery.
  • Conduct initial assessments for new service users to design personalised care packages, followed by regular evaluations to ensure ongoing quality.
  • Facilitate introductions between new carers and clients, providing comprehensive training on the practical aspects of care delivery.
  • Deliver direct care visits as needed, dedicating at least 50% of your working hours to hands-on support for clients.
  • Provide after-hours "on-call" support in rotation with senior staff, ensuring continuous care availability.
  • Conduct quality assurance visits as assigned by the Registered Manager, contributing to the maintenance of high care standards.
  • Perform NVQ assessments for carers once appropriately qualified, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Conduct monthly quality audits on Care logs

Essential criteria:

  • Positive person.
  • Willing to be a team player.
  • Professional manner at all times
  • Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
  • Your own car.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).

Skills / Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3
  • Driving license
  • Own car
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