Care Team Leader

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Sherborne is seeking a Care Team Leader to manage and support a team of care staff. This role involves leading person-centred care, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in care management and hold an NVQ in Health & Social Care. The role offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts at high street shops

Free DBS check

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Dedication to delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to drive company vehicles and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate support workers to deliver excellent care.
• Participate in staff recruitment and development.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and professionals.

Skills

Experience in care management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Ability to drive

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver excellent person-centred care and support, enabling people we support to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Participate in the recruitment and ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, people we support and outside professionals; ensure good written communication and IT records.

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

Role Details

• Full time / 37.5 hours
• £13.40 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 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.

About the People We Support

The people we support may have learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues, so some manual handling would be required. We are looking for energetic, hard-working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and patience.