Fixed Term Team Leader - Acacia, Peterborough

Lifeway’s Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Funding for qualifications

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Care Team Leader to join Acacia Residential Service in Peterborough. This full-time role supports the Registered Manager with day-to-day leadership and the delivery of person-centred care to residents.

Requires experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker, with an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Lifeways offers progression, funded qualifications, DBS via us, and a rewards program.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader/Senior Support Worker with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record can progress with funded training and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to deliver excellent person-centred care.
• Involved in staff recruitment, supervision, interviews and providing guidance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Recruitment

People management

IT skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

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.