Homecare Team Leader (10 Month Fixed Term Contract for Maternity Cover) in Cambridge

About you

• Currently a Senior Carer or Team leader; or
• An experienced Care Assistant – this is an exciting opportunity for to progress into a Team Leader role, with support and ongoing training provided.
• Qualified to HSC Level 2 Diploma OR equivalent experience
• A genuine desire to help others and make a positive contribution from day one
• A friendly, committed, flexible team player, with a compassionate person-centred approach
• Must have a full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes
• Must be able to work a changing rota pattern including some evenings and weekends.

What you’ll do

Be responsible for organising and managing the daily work of our friendly care team. Deliver a high standard of care, companionship and support to the tenants, which respects the rights and dignity of the individual and promotes independent living skills . Encourage their social interaction with family, friends, other residents and community organisations.

We can offer

• Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (£250)
• Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite/nearby parking
• Blue Light Card
• Selling annual leave

Dunstan Court is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly both in our Schemes and in our communities to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individual lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Donna Turner or

Debbie Driver – Care and Support Manager on 01223 411207

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.

Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose

We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.