Care Team Leader — Lead, Learn & Funded Qualifications

Lifeways; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to manage their service in Woolston. The role involves leading support workers to deliver person-centred care, recruiting and supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality support for individuals with learning difficulties and autism. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, effective communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Lifeways offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Personal care experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure excellent person-centred care is delivered.
• Involve in recruitment and ongoing development of support workers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and motivation

Manual handling

Good sense of humour

Patience

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

A community care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to manage their service in Woolston. The role involves leading support workers to deliver person-centred care, recruiting and supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality support for individuals with learning difficulties and autism. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, effective communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Lifeways offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.