Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Chatteris; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader to inspire and guide a dedicated team of Support Workers in Chatteris. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those supported by Lifeways while enjoying genuine career progression and professional development. With a focus on person-centered care, you will lead a team to ensure high-quality support is delivered. The company invests in your growth, offering funded health and social care qualifications, along with a range of attractive perks. If you are driven by the desire to help others and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at 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 preferred.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate support workers to deliver excellent care.
• Recruit and develop support staff through supervision and guidance.
• Communicate effectively with staff and outside professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Motivation

Person-Centered Care

IT Skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

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 in Chatteris. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

Key Details:

• 7am - 10pm, Monday - Sunday working alternate weekends
• 37.5 hour contract
• £13.10 p/h
• 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Responsibilities:

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 are required.