Care Team Leader: Lead & Develop Person-Centred Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

10% off at B&Q for team members

Blue Light Card discounts

£200 referral bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care and health cash plans

3% employer pension contribution

8 paid days of training

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Kent is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to support individuals and lead a passionate team delivering person-centred care.

You will lead and mentor our team of Support Workers, promote safeguarding, and ensure records are kept accurately while working on a rota basis with fixed shifts. The role offers rewards and chances to develop within our established service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring a team of Support Workers.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and maintain quality standards.
• Experience conducting staff supervision and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practices.
• Strong communication with staff, service users, and professionals.
• Comfort with IT systems and record-keeping.

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, the people we support, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems confidently.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

IT literacy

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Lifeways Group in Kent is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to support individuals and lead a passionate team delivering person-centred care.

You will lead and mentor our team of Support Workers, promote safeguarding, and ensure records are kept accurately while working on a rota basis with fixed shifts. The role offers rewards and chances to develop within our established service.