Team Leader / Field Supervisor

We're Hiring! Care Team Leader / Field Supervisor in Barnet

Location: Barnet, North London
Position: Care Team Leader / Field Supervisor
Company: Home Care Preferred Barnet

 Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care and ready to take the next step in your career?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated Care Team Leader / Field Supervisor to join our award-winning home care agency in Barnet.

At Home Care Preferred Barnet, we are committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who shares our values and has the confidence, enthusiasm and leadership skills to support our team in delivering the highest standards of care.

About the Role

Working closely with our Care Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our service, supporting and supervising a team of care and support assistants.

You will help ensure our clients receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care while supporting staff development, maintaining compliance and contributing to the continuous improvement of our service.

This is a varied, hands-on and rewarding position, ideal for someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems and making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Care Manager with the effective day-to-day operation of the agency.
• Lead, motivate and supervise a team of care and support assistants.
• Assist with staff induction, training, supervision and ongoing development.
• Carry out spot checks, staff observations and quality monitoring visits.
• Ensure care is delivered safely and in accordance with individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote clients' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Monitor staff performance and maintain high standards of professional practice.
• Support the management of complaints, incidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance and compliance with CQC standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve and develop the service.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in health and social care, supporting individuals with a range of needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A confident, supportive and professional approach to team leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, CQC regulations and care standards.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team leader within the health care sector

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Working Requirements

• Participation in an on-call rota, approximately one weekend in three.
• Flexibility to respond to the operational needs of the service.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach when required.

Important: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Why Join Us?

At Home Care Preferred Barnet, you'll become part of an award-winning care agency where quality, compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, develop your leadership skills and contribute to a service that values both its clients and its staff.

If you are a motivated care professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!