Care Team Leader - Tiverton
Group
We’re looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.
Location: Tiverton
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.
Responsibilities
* Recruitment of, and ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise.
* Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals.
* Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.
* Support people with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues; manual handling required.
* Lead and motivate the team to provide person‑centred care and enable people to live fulfilling lives.
Qualifications and requirements
* A full UK Driving Licence (must be able to drive company car).
* Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, or equivalent, is an advantage.
* Dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with solid track record and ambition to progress also welcomed; training and development offered.
Benefits
* Full time / 37.5 hours per week
* £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 programme which provides advice and support.
* Blue Light Card.
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