Care Team Leader - Hinckley

Lifeway’s Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Care Team Leader in Hinckley, where you will inspire and manage a team of support workers. This role offers excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. You will ensure high-quality care and support for individuals, while also being involved in recruitment and staff development.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts and cashback at shops

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Dedicated Care Assistants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure delivery of person-centered care.
• Conduct staff supervisions and candidate interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Effective 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 is looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service in Hinckley. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognized qualifications.

• 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility to work early and late shifts on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.
• 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 more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Option 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.

Applicants with experience as Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) are preferred. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing development to support your career growth.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring the delivery of excellent person-centered care and support, enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

You will be involved in recruiting and developing support workers, conducting staff supervisions, candidate interviews, and providing guidance and expertise. Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with staff, the people we support, and outside professionals. Good written communication and IT skills are also required for record-keeping.