Care Team Leader - Heath Farm - Cottage

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

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Care Team Leader to support individuals in a residential setting. This role promises career progression and includes responsibilities like leading a team, overseeing care, and facilitating excellent communication. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in health and social care and a passion for supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Benefits

Free DBS

Discounts and cashback at major shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan support

Access to an employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with professionals and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to provide person-centred care.
• Involved in recruitment, staff supervision, and training.
• Ensure effective communication with staff and supported individuals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Motivation

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Leader vacancy in Scopwick, Lincoln

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.

Lifeways is seeking a Team Leader to support the Management Team at Heath Farm, our Residential Services supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health issues, and challenging behaviour in all aspects of their daily lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Shifts will include weekdays and weekends
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways
• Free DBS
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and 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 providing advice and support
• Blue Light Card

Experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are also encouraged. Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing development for a rewarding career.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support are delivered to enable individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

You will be involved in recruitment, staff supervision, candidate interviews, and providing guidance and expertise. Excellent communication skills, effective interaction with staff, supported individuals, and outside professionals are essential. Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping are also required.

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