Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a supported living service in Prudhoe. This rewarding role offers the chance to empower individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing essential support to a team of Support Workers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and social care, alongside supervisory experience. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the community and enjoy a fulfilling career that promotes independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within health and social care.
• Ability to manage and support a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supported living service and ensure high-quality standards.
• Supervise Support Workers and promote person-centred services.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supervision

Health and Safety Compliance

Person-Centred Care

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Team Leader - Prudhoe

Team Leader

Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people lead their most independent lives?

The Lifeways Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for adults with learning disabilities, and we have a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader in our supported living service in Prudhoe.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Purpose:

• To work with the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality.
• To ensure compliance with all external regulatory standards.
• To provide support and supervision of Support Workers within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support and supervise the delivery of person-centred services to all people using the service.
• To support the Service Manager in the completion of accurate rota and timesheet information.
• To promote and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff.
• To ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection, and well-being.
• To develop own knowledge and practice related to continuous service improvement.
• To provide support and supervision to Area Office Support Workers, ensuring effective and efficient person-centred service delivery.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

Ideally, you will hold an NVQ / SVQ Level 3 or a QCF Level 3 award, certificate, or diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have relevant experience, preferably within the relevant field. Previous management or supervisory experience is essential due to the supervisory responsibilities of this role.

In this role, you will be required to be highly flexible and participate in the 24-hour on-call rotational system, providing management support to staff and person-centred approaches to the people who use our service.