Fixed Term Team Leader - Acacia, Peterborough

Lifeways Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lifeways Group is looking for a Care Team Leader to help lead Acacia Residential Service in Peterborough. The role involves managing day-to-day operations with a focus on delivering person-centred care and supporting residents to live independent lives.

The post requires coordinating a team of support workers, participating in staff recruitment, and providing guidance. Fixed term for 9 months; 37.5 hours per week, with opportunities for development and funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team and ensuring person-centred care.
• Ability to recruit and develop support workers and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Involve in recruitment and development of staff.
• Ensure high-quality care and support for residents.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruitment

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT/Record keeping

Job description

Full time Team Leader vacancy in Peterborough. This position is fixed term for 9 months.

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Registered Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of Acacia Residential Service in Peterborough. 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 per week.
• 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.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

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.