Care Team Leader - Colchester

Lifeway’s Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their Colchester service. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression and the chance to lead a committed team in delivering exceptional care. With a focus on person-centered support, you will play a key role in the recruitment and development of staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The company invests in your professional growth with funded qualifications and offers a range of perks, including discounts and a health cash plan. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Health and social care qualifications funding

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure excellent person-centered care is delivered.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Person-Centered Care

IT Skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join today as a Team Leader in our Colchester Service!

Areyou a dedicated Senior 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 , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• 7:30am-3pm, 3pm-9:30pm, full time hours
• £12.54 per hour
• 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.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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.

Ref: LWGES