Care Team Leader - Burnley and Clitheroe

Lifeway’s Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living services is seeking a Support Worker Team Leader in Burnley and Clitheroe. This full-time role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with various support needs. Lifeways offers career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is advantageous.
• Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop support staff.
• Ensure delivery of excellent person-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker Team Leader - Supported Living Services in Burnley and Clitheroe

Are you an experienced 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 day-to-day management of our established Supported Living Service in Burnley and Clitheroe, East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. Lifeways offers genuine career progression and investment in recognized qualifications.

• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Free access to the employee assistance program 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 offers excellent training and ongoing development opportunities.

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

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

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