Care Team Leader - Wolverhampton

Lifeway’s Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to manage and lead our service in Wolverhampton. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and funded health and social care qualifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in care and strong communication skills to support staff and individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts at high street shops and leisure activities

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan options

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with staff and individuals.
• Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate support staff for excellent person-centered care.
• Recruit, supervise staff, and conduct interviews.
• Support administrative tasks and demonstrate computer literacy.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

IT Skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you a dedicated Senior Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in leading and managing our established service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Lifeways offers genuine career progression and investment in recognized qualifications.

Details:

1. Shift pattern: 07:00-14:30, 14:30-22:00, possible sleeps/wakes, Monday through Sunday across 5 days. Shifts may vary.
2. Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
3. UK Driving Licence: Driver preferred but not essential
4. Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications.
5. Free DBS check.
6. Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
9. Free access to employee assistance program for advice and support.
10. Blue Light Card.

Note: For this service, you must be able and willing to drive company cars; therefore, a full UK Driving Licence is required but not essential.

Applicants with experience as Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) are preferred. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways offers excellent training and development opportunities.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate support staff to ensure the delivery of excellent person-centered care, enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Your responsibilities include recruiting, staff supervision, conducting interviews, and providing guidance. You should have excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff, supported individuals, and external professionals, along with good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

This role involves supporting the manager and team leaders across Wolverhampton services, specializing in Learning Disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy, and Challenging Behaviors.

Additional duties include supporting administrative tasks and demonstrating computer literacy.

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