Female Care Team Leader - Swindon - Supported Living

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Care Team Leader to inspire and lead a dedicated team of Support Workers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those supported by the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent care delivery, team motivation, and staff development, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values career progression and training. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is advantageous.
• Ability to drive company cars with a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Conduct staff supervisions and candidate interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Motivation

Record Keeping

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Female Care Team Leader - Swindon - Supported Living

Lifeways Group

Swindon

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.

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.

• Shift Pattern will vary dependent on service covering (multiple locations)
• 7.00-2.30 / 2.30-10 and a sleep in once a week
• Full time - 37.5 hours
• £13.70 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 service, 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 and 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 are essential.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*