Team Leader

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

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader in Glasgow to oversee supported living services. This role involves leading a team, providing excellent care, and ensuring staff development. Successful candidates will receive ongoing training and progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and social care qualifications funding

Free PVG membership

Discounts and cashback at various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program access

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers preferred.
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant is acceptable.
• Ambition and dedication to progress in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers for person-centred care.
• Conduct staff supervisions and candidate interviews.
• Ensure effective communication with staff and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills for record keeping

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Full time Team Leader vacancy in Glasgow

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.

Lifeways are looking for a Team Leader to work alongside our Registered Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our supported living services in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Shifts will include week days and weekends
• £13.70 per hour
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free PVG membership
• 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.

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.

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