Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee service management and support staff. This role offers growth opportunities and funding for health and social care qualifications, alongside a competitive salary and rewarding benefits. Join this established team and contribute to delivering excellent care to those supported by Lifeways.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping are essential.
• A desire to progress in a rewarding career with ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure excellent person-centred care is delivered.
• Involved in recruitment, staff supervisions, and candidate interviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join today as a Team Leader in our Colchester Service!

Areyou a dedicated Senior 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 service , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• 7:30am-3pm, 3pm-9:30pm, full time hours
• £12.54 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.

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.

Ref: LWGES