This position offers a competitive salary, a great bonus and comprehensive benefits.If you have proven experience in social care, with a supervisory or management background and a real passion for building positive relationships with service users and their families, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Title:Community Care Lead (Fixed Term Contract – up to 12 months maternity cover)

Reporting to:Community Care Registered Manager

Location:Hybrid – must be able to travel to Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow when required

Salary:£27,500 + up to £3,000 annual bonus + car allowance (£320 per month)

Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week). Some flexibility required, including occasional evenings and 1 in 4 weekends.

Today, with technology at the very core of its operations, Newcross is one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary nursing and healthcare staffing solutions with ambitions to become the world’s largest nursing platform. By creating a more dynamic, effective, and efficient business model that revolutionises the experience for both colleagues and clients, Newcross wants to redefine excellence in the healthcare industry and continually disrupt the market.

At Newcross, we are passionate about helping our colleagues realise their career potential. Our DNA is rooted in a relentless pursuit of excellence, where we encourage you to challenge yourself constantly and break new ground. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Be part of a company that believes nothing is too hard and seeks out exceptional individuals driven to deliver high-quality care.

Who are you?

As aCommunity Care Leadat Newcross Healthcare, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals within their homes and local communities. You will ensure service users receive the support they need to maintain independence and wellbeing, while working closely with families and colleagues to implement tailored care plans. Through your compassionate and professional approach, you’ll enhance quality of life for those you support while upholding the values of Newcross Healthcare.

What will you do?

Whilst a full job description can be supplied, here are some of the key responsibilities:

• Take day-to-day responsibility for service delivery of assigned care packages, conducting regular reviews and ensuring care plans remain current and person-centred.
  
• Build positive relationships with service users and families, advocating for their needs and ensuring high-quality care and support.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all care activities, incidents, and assessments using relevant systems.
  
• Provide education and guidance to families and caregivers, helping them participate in care delivery.
  
• Write and implement non-clinical care plans (e.g. personal care and enabling packages) and collaborate with the Lead Nurse on clinical elements.
  
• Undertake assessments for new non-complex clients, with support and sign-off from the Lead Nurse.
  
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 4 weekends) to provide out-of-hours support and advice.
  
• Identify and report environmental or personal risks in client homes, ensuring safety for both staff and service users.
  
• Play an active role in the recruitment, induction, and allocation of new staff, ensuring thorough onboarding and introductions to clients.
  

Benefits

• Pension scheme
  
• Car allowance (£320 per month)
  
• Annual performance bonus
  
• Training and personal development support
  
• myHealthPlan: access to a virtual GP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Perks at Work: over 30,000 discounts on groceries, fashion, electronics and more
  
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 after the first year and increasing with service
  

This position opens the door to a fulfilling career.We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive culture that values your dedication. If you’re an experienced professional in social care with a passion for nurturing relationships and delivering outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will discuss how we can assist.