Care Team Leader - Tiverton

Lifeway’s Group; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader for Tiverton to lead and support a team delivering person-centred care. You will work alongside the Service Manager in daily leadership and service management, with opportunities for qualifications and career progression.

The role requires experience in care, driving licence, and a proactive approach to team development and service delivery. Training and development are provided by Lifeways.

Qualifications

• Must have care sector experience; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication; IT literacy for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of care staff.
• Oversee day-to-day management and ensure high-quality person-centred care.
• Recruitment, supervision and staff development; liaise with service manager.

Job description

Care Team Leader role available

Care Team Leader - Tiverton

You're not just anyone.

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Full time / 37.5 hours
• £14.25 per hour
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

For this role we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

The people we support suffer from learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues there manual handling would be required. We a looking for energetic, hard working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and patience. The people we support enjoy going out into the community to do a bit of shopping or engage in other exciting activities.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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