Care Team Leader

Lifeways; Devon and Torbay; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Funded qualifications

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Descripción de la vacante

Lifeways Tiverton is seeking a Care Team Leader to support the Service Manager in day-to-day management and lead our dedicated care team. This full-time role offers career progression and funded qualifications, with a DBS check and Lifeways Rewards discounts.

You will drive staff development, recruit and supervise team members, and collaborate with professionals to deliver high-quality person-centred care, helping people we support live independent, meaningful lives.

Formación

• NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience leading a care team and driving quality care.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Recruitment, staff supervision, and ongoing development.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and effective communication with staff and external professionals.
• Support people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Recruitment interviews

Communication skills

Record keeping

Team leadership

Educación

NVQ / QCF Health & Social Care

Herramientas

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

Care Team Leader - Tiverton

You're not just anyone.

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day‑to‑day management of our established service, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

Full time / 37.5 hours

£14.25 per hour

• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

For this role we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person‑centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

The people we support suffer from learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues there manual handling would be required. We a looking for energetic, hard working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and patience. The people we support enjoy going out into the community to do a bit of shopping or engage in other exciting activities.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP**

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