Team Leader

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

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a full-time Team Leader in Glasgow to manage supported living services. This role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality care, and offering opportunities for career progression and qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Health and social care qualifications funded

Free PVG membership

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is advantageous.
• Dedicated Care Assistants with a solid track record are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure person-centred care is delivered.
• Recruit and develop support workers through supervisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Motivation

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 is seeking 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 offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Shifts will include weekdays and weekends
• £13.10 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 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 providing advice and support
• Blue Light Card

Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing development for a rewarding career.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support are delivered to enable individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Your responsibilities include recruiting, developing support workers through staff supervisions, conducting candidate interviews, and providing guidance and expertise. You should possess excellent communication skills to interact effectively with staff, supported individuals, and outside professionals. Good written communication and IT skills for record-keeping are also essential.