Care Team Leader — Lead a People-Centred Care Team

Lifeways Group; Loose; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Referral bonus £200

8 paid training days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Kent is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to lead a team of Support Workers, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping people with daily routines and personal goals.

This role includes staff supervisions and interviews, ongoing development, safeguarding, effective communication with staff, the people we support and external professionals, and meticulous record-keeping using IT systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work on a rota with set shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered.
• Support individuals with daily routines and personal goals.
• Conduct staff supervisions, interviews and ongoing development.
• Promote best practices and safeguarding standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people supported, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems confidently.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

IT literacy

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Lifeways Group in Kent is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to lead a team of Support Workers, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping people with daily routines and personal goals.

This role includes staff supervisions and interviews, ongoing development, safeguarding, effective communication with staff, the people we support and external professionals, and meticulous record-keeping using IT systems.