Job Description
We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader. The role will work alongside the Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service, offering genuine career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring excellent person‑centred care and support is delivered to those we support.
* Recruit, train, supervise, observe and interview support workers.
* Carry out staff supervisions, provide general guidance and expertise to staff and people we support, and communicate effectively with staff, service users and outside professionals.
* Maintain written records and use IT skills for accurate record keeping.
* Manage the provision of manual handling and other practical care tasks for people suffering from learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues.
* Organise and support community activities for service users.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence – must be able and willing to drive company cars.
* NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is an advantage, though dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress will be considered.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.
* Energetic, hard‑working, patient and capable of handling a busy day‑to‑day workload.
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, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, etc. via Lifeways Rewards.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim toward dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* Free access to the employee assistance programme for advice and support.
* Blue Light Card.
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