Care Team Leader - Blackburn, East Lancashire

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

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader in Blackburn to lead a dedicated team in providing excellent person-centred care. This full-time role offers career progression and training opportunities, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant qualifications in health and social care.

Benefits

Funded health and social care qualifications

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at various retailers

Free access to employee assistance programs

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to collaborate with our Service Manager in leading and managing our established Supported Living Service in Blackburn, East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. Lifeways offers genuine career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to obtain funded health and social care qualifications.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Free access to employee assistance programs providing advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence as the people we support have their own mobility vehicles.

Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways provides excellent training and ongoing development for career growth.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers to ensure delivery of excellent person-centred care, enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Your responsibilities include recruiting support staff, conducting staff supervisions, interviews, and providing guidance. You should possess excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff, individuals supported, and external professionals. Good written communication and IT skills are also essential for record keeping.

Our Supported Living services in East Lancashire support adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or mental health conditions.