Care Team Leader — Lead & Develop Compassionate Care

Lifeways; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lifeways seeks an experienced Care Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations alongside the Service Manager in Exmouth. You will guide a team to deliver person-centred care, recruit and develop staff, and coordinate activity across services with strong communication skills and IT record-keeping.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Exmouth and Newton Abbot locations. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for progression and funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care or equivalent preferred.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between Exmouth and Newton Abbot are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Recruit and develop staff; conduct supervisions and interviews.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people supported and external professionals; maintain records.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and use IT systems for documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Recruitment

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Lifeways seeks an experienced Care Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations alongside the Service Manager in Exmouth. You will guide a team to deliver person-centred care, recruit and develop staff, and coordinate activity across services with strong communication skills and IT record-keeping.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Exmouth and Newton Abbot locations. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for progression and funded qualifications.