Care Team Leader - Gillingham, Kent

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Maidstone is seeking a motivated Care Team Leader to supervise and support Care Support Workers. This role involves managing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about care and possess strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role in healthcare or social care.
• Strong knowledge of care practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of care support workers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including scheduling and training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Job description

We are seeing a highly motivated Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team in one of our services in Maidstone.

As a Care Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in supervising and supporting our Care Support Workers to deliver outstanding care and support to the people we support here at Lifeways.

For this service we require staff who will be willing to drive our company cars, and you therefore need to have a UK Driving Licence.

Summary of responsibilities of our Care Team Leaders:

• Lead and manage a team of care support workers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the highest standards of care and support is delivered.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the care team, including staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Working to clients individual care and support plans, promoting person centred care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.

Summary of skills and experience require to become a Care Team Leader:

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role in the healthcare or social care sector.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of care practices, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with people we support, care support workers, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care, valuing dignity, respect, and independence for the people we support.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

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