Care Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifeways Rewards Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Optional Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly, inclusive and welcoming team

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Supportive managers and experiencedcol

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader in Swindon to guide a dedicated team of Support Workers, delivering high-quality, person-centered care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You’ll lead staff, maintain care plans and foster strong partnerships with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

You will drive continuous improvement, promote Lifeways values, and help people live more independently while supporting a compassionate, capable team that shares

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team of Support Workers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families and professionals.
• Full UK driving licence required to drive company vehicles.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to helping others.
• Experience in care and support services; senior or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers.
• Conduct supervision, coaching sessions and recruitment interviews.
• Support people to achieve greater independence and positive outcomes.
• Build relationships with families, healthcare professionals and external partners.
• Ensure care plans, records and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and empowering environment.
• Promote best practice and Lifeways values daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Driving licence

Compassionate & reliable

Job description

At Lifeways, we're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Care Team Leader to join our service in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team while supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independent, fulfilling lives within their community. Every day brings the chance to make a real difference, whether that's helping someone achieve a personal goal, build confidence, develop new skills, or enjoy greater independence. As a Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for the people we support and the colleagues you lead. What You’ll Be Doing As a Care Team Leader, you'll provide hands-on leadership and support, helping to ensure the highest standards of person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of Support Workers
• Conducting supervisions, coaching sessions and recruitment interviews
• Supporting people to achieve greater independence and positive outcomes
• Building strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals and external partners
• Ensuring care plans, records and documentation are accurate and up to date
• Maintaining a safe, supportive and empowering environment
• Promoting best practice and living our Lifeways values every day Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you want a career where your skills, guidance and compassion can have a lasting impact on the lives of local people?, For this service, staff are required to drive company vehicles; therefore, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence., We're looking for people who are:
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to helping others
• Positive role models with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about supporting people to live independently
• Confident in leading and motivating others
• Flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns
• Experienced within care and support services, ideally with previous senior or leadership responsibilities

Most importantly, we're looking for people who share our values and genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

At Lifeways, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life their way. As one of the UK's leading providers of support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, we're proud of the difference our colleagues make every day in communities across the country. When you join Lifeways, you're not just starting a job. You're becoming part of a supportive organisation that values its people, invests in their future and recognises the vital role they play within their local community.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape services that enable people in Swindon to live with choice, dignity and independence, while developing your own career with a nationally recognised organisation. If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make a positive impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Feel Supported

• Lifeways Rewards Scheme, offering discounts and cashback from major retailers, cinemas, restaurants, gyms and attractions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan to support dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly, inclusive and welcoming team culture
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive managers and experienced colleagues who want you to succeed