Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lancashire is seeking a Care Team Leader for their Supported Living Service in Accrington. This full-time role involves managing a team of support workers, ensuring excellent person-centred care is provided. Lifeways offers career progression and opportunities for gaining health and social care qualifications, alongside various perks and support programs. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Benefits

Opportunity for funded qualifications

Free DBS check

Discounts via Lifeways Rewards

Free employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant or Carer with ambition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers delivering person-centred care.
• Involved in recruitment, staff supervisions, and ongoing development.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, supported individuals, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Motivation

Person-Centred Care

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

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 Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established Supported Living Service in Accrington, Lancashire, 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.

Our Supported Living service in Accrington provides life-changing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health conditions.

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