Team Leader

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

Job summary

An established industry player in support services is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their South Tyneside team. This role involves supervising the care delivery for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring that each Service User receives personalized support tailored to their unique needs. The organization values its staff and offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and numerous benefits including holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and access to health plans. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess relevant experience, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

28 days holiday pro rata

Comprehensive induction training

Access to award-winning training

Pension contributions

Tax-free child care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street shops

Health cash plan option

24/7 employee assistance program

Recommend a Friend Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience working with Service Users with Autism and mental health problems is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the delivery of care to Service Users with various needs.
• Oversee support for individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with mental health issues

Experience with learning disabilities

Supervisory skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

2 years experience in learning disability sector

Job description

Team Leader - South Tyneside

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 to join one of our services in South Tyneside.

Lifeways is looking to recruit a Team Leader to supervise the delivery of care...

You will oversee the support of Service Users who have Autism, mental health problems, learning disabilities, and behaviors that may challenge.

• Experience working with these client groups is essential; particular experience with Service Users with mental health issues would be an advantage.
• NVQ Level 3 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care, or the willingness to work towards this qualification, or a minimum of 2 years of learning disability sector experience is essential.

We believe our staff team is fantastic, and we wouldn't achieve what we do without them.

Here are some of the ways we value and invest in you:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Comprehensive induction leading to a recognized qualification
• Access to award-winning training and development
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis, resulting in NI savings*
• Tax-free child care vouchers via salary sacrifice scheme for working parents
• Cycle to work scheme after 6 months of employment
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
• Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Award scheme and recognition via My Lifeways

All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. Our staff are vital to our service's success.

If you have experience in a similar environment or believe you have the skills to enhance our service, we would love to hear from you.