Care Team Leader - Newark-on-Trent

Lifeway’s Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Care Team Leader to inspire and manage a team of Support Workers in Newark-on-Trent. This role offers genuine career progression, investment in qualifications, and a chance to make a positive impact in the community. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care and support for individuals. Flexibility in working hours is essential, and opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Health cash plan

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant or Carer acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure excellent person-centred care is delivered.
• Involved in recruitment and ongoing development of support workers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.

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 Newark-on-Trent, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• 37.5 hours. Flexibility to work 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm on a rota basis Monday to Sunday is essential. Flexibility to cover nights is also required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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