Care Team Leader - Blackburn - Balfour

Lifeway’s Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee day-to-day management of their Blackburn service. The role involves leading a support team, ensuring quality care delivery, and providing staff development opportunities. Lifeways offers competitive benefits, including training and fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways

Qualifications

• Experience in care management or as a Senior Support Worker
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant or Carer with ambition to progress
• Good written communication and IT skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure person-centred care and support delivery.
• Conduct staff supervisions and interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

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 in Blackburn, Lancashire, 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 per week.
• Shifts between 8am and 10pm Mon–Sun.
• 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.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

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.

Our Supported Living services in Blackburn, provide life-changing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health conditions