Lead Care Professional Tamworth
Company: Home Instead
Role summary
Lead Care Professional Tamworth is a role at Home Instead in Tamworth, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-20. Salary: GBP 21,574 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Lead Care Professional Tamworth
- Company
- Home Instead
- Location
- Tamworth, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- GBP 21,574 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-20
You would be playing a pivotal role in helping seniors in Tamworth maintain their independence by setting up personalized care plans and supporting the team on the ground. It is a rewarding opportunity to lead with kindness and make a real difference in the community while working for a company that genuinely values its staff.
Job description
Company Description
Home Instead provides high-quality home care for individuals in Tamworth, helping them stay independent and comfortable in their own homes. We treat everyone we support with dignity, respect and kindness, and we look after the you and the team that make that it possible.
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Lead Care Professional to start the service for our new clients and then support the Care Professionals matched with them. You'll make sure each client's care gets off to the right start, then carry out compliance checks and provide mentoring so that the quality of care stays high. You'll work closely with our Registered Manager.
This is a 30-hour-a-week position, with alternate weekends off, so you get a regular, predictable break.
What you'll be doing
Starting the service for new clients, delivering their first visits hands-on and building trust from the outset
Supporting the Care Professionals matched with each client, helping them settle in and understand the client's needs
Carrying out compliance checks, including spot checks and observations, to maintain high standards of care
Mentoring and coaching care colleagues, including inducting new starters
Keeping accurate, timely records and administering medication in line with policy
Building strong relationships with clients, families and visiting professionals
Raising safeguarding or quality concerns promptly and helping us meet CQC standards
Covering visits when needed
Qualifications
You must have:
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
Previous experience in a care setting
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travelling between clients
A warm, patient and reliable approach, with the confidence to make decisions and lead by example
Good communication and record-keeping skills
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred care
It would be great if you also have:
Medication administration training
Experience of dementia care or end-of-life care
Experience with digital care planning systems
Additional Information
£13.83 per hour (£21,574 per year for 30 hours a week)
Paid travel time and mileage between visits
Alternate weekends off
5.6 weeks' paid holiday per year (168 hours for this role), including bank holidays
Your birthday off every year as paid holiday
An extra day's holiday for each year of service, up to 5 extra days
Workplace pension
Employee assistance programme, with confidential support and advice for you and your family
Access to early pay, so you can draw on what you've earned before payday
Paid training and support to develop your career
We pay for your DBS application
Email your CV to by 31 October 2026 . Please call us on 01827 431002 if you wish to chat through this vacancy. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we'll arrange, and two satisfactory references. Home Instead is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.