Community Team Leader (2/ctl/ferndown)

Job Location Ferndown

Salary £13.50 - £13.50/hour + on call

Job type: Full-time

Contract type:

Job reference: 2/ctl/ferndown

Posted 26 March 2026


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.”


Contact information

Adam Jaffer


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