Temp Care Team Leader - Boscombe (6 months)

Lifeway’s Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway's Group is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader for a 6-month fixed-term role in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure quality care delivery, and have the opportunity for career progression and training in health and social care qualifications. A valid UK driving license is required, and involvement in recruitment and staff development is integral to the position.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Health and social care qualifications funding

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and cashback via Lifeways Rewards

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Communicative and IT skills essential for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage support workers delivering person-centred care.
• Involved in recruitment and ongoing development of team members.
• Ensure communication among staff, people supported, and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Person-centred Care

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

6 month temp Team Leader cover.

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced Care Team Leader to work with us on a 6 month fixed term contract.

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.

• Full time / 37.5 hours
• 6 month fixed term
• £13.70 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.

For this role we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

The people we support suffer from learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues there manual handling would be required. We a looking for energetic, hard working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and patience. The people we support enjoy going out into the community to do a bit of shopping or engage in other exciting activities.

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