Care Team Leader - Brentwood

Lifeway’s Group; Brentwood; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to manage a service alongside the Service Manager. This full-time role offers genuine career progression, training, and support. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care, with a focus on delivering excellent person-centered care.

Benefits

Funded health and social care qualifications

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan option

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure delivery of person-centered care.
• Recruit and develop support staff through supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you a dedicated Senior Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and daily management of our established service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We offer genuine career progression and investment in recognized qualifications.

• Full-time hours
• £13.31 per hour
• Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to employee assistance program for advice and support
• Blue Light Card

Applicants with experience as Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) are preferred. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing development for a rewarding career.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring the delivery of excellent person-centered care to enable individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Your responsibilities include recruiting, developing support staff through supervision, conducting interviews, and providing guidance. You should possess excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff, clients, and external professionals, along with good written communication and IT skills for record-keeping.

Ref: LWGES