Care Team Leader — Lead a Person-Centred Care Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards

10% off at B&Q

Blue Light Card discounts

£200 referral bonus

8 paid training days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care and health cash plans

3% employer pension contribution

Job summary

Lifeways in Kent (Dartford) is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise and develop a dedicated team delivering person-centred support. The role involves leading care workers, overseeing daily activities, and ensuring safeguarding standards are met within a rota-based schedule.

The successful candidate will have prior Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker experience and an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, with opportunities for funded qualifications and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care.
• Commitment to progression through training and development.
• Willingness to work on rota shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support individuals with daily routines and goals.
• Conduct staff supervisions and interviews.
• Promote best practices and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems confidently.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Care planning

Communication

Safeguarding

Record keeping

IT systems

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Lifeways in Kent (Dartford) is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise and develop a dedicated team delivering person-centred support. The role involves leading care workers, overseeing daily activities, and ensuring safeguarding standards are met within a rota-based schedule.

The successful candidate will have prior Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker experience and an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, with opportunities for funded qualifications and career progression.