Care Team Leader - Buxton

Lifeway’s Group; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Care Team Leader in Buxton to manage and inspire a team of Support Workers. This role offers career progression, training, and the opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications. The successful candidate will ensure excellent care delivery while leading a motivated team.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts at high street shops

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is advantageous.
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant or Carer with ambition to progress.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure person-centred care and support is delivered.
• Involved in recruitment and development of support workers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.

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 services in Buxton, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• 37.5 hours. Flexibility to work early, late and sleep-in shifts on a rota basis is required.
• 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.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• 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.