Care Team Leader - East Lancashire

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Accrington. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire support workers while ensuring exceptional care for individuals with diverse needs. With opportunities for career progression and funded health and social care qualifications, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in their careers. The organization values its staff by providing excellent training, a supportive environment, and a range of perks to enhance work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in leadership roles in care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Conduct staff supervisions and candidate interviews.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

IT Skills

Team Motivation

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker

Tools

DBS Check

Employee Assistance Program

Job description

Are you an experienced 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 Supported Living Service in Accrington, East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

Job Details:

• Full time 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 including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

Requirements:

People we support here have their own mobility vehicles, so applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

Responsibilities:

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 and 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 are essential.

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.