Community Team Leader

Company: Care First UK Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Dorset
Job Description:

Community Team Leader – Ferndown & Surrounding Areas

£13.50 per hour | 30–40 hours per week | Monday–Friday (mainly)On-call: 1 evening per week (£20) + 1 weekend in 4 (£90)

Are you an organised, compassionate person who enjoys supporting elderly people in the community and helping a care team thrive? We’re looking for a Community Team Leader to join our supportive, friendly domiciliary care company where they make you feel special and part of a family.

In this role, you’ll guide and mentor our care assistants, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help keep everything running smoothly day to day.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Community Team Leader

  • Supporting and leading a team of domiciliary care assistants
  • Carrying out spot checks, supervisions, and quality assurance visits
  • Helping coordinate rotas and responding to staff or client needs
  • Being part of the on-call rota:
    • 1 evening per week (£20 on-call payment)
    • 1 weekend in 4 (£90 on-call payment)
  • Occasionally covering care calls yourself if cover cannot be found
    • (These shifts will be paid at your standard hourly rate)

What We’re Looking For in a Community Team Leader

  • A supportive, dependable person with excellent communication skills
  • Someone comfortable leading a team and solving day-to-day problems
  • A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
  • Care experience preferred, but leadership potential is just as important

What We Offer a Community Team Leader

  • £13.50 per hour
  • 30–40 guaranteed hours per week
  • Mostly Monday–Friday working (ideally with some 7am starts)
  • On-call supplements: £20 per evening & £90 per weekend
  • Paid training, holiday pay, and company pension
  • Uniform, PPE, and equipment provided
  • A friendly, family-feel team where your work is valued
  • Clear career progression and ongoing support

If you’re ready to take the next step in your care career and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to Adam at Care First UK for a confidential chat

“Please note: Our client is not currently able to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of this role.”

Posted: April 5th, 2026