Overview
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Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Involve yourself in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise.
* Maintain effective communication with staff, people supported, and outside professionals; demonstrate good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Staff who are able and willing to drive company cars; full UK Driving Licence required.
* Experience as a Care Team Leader/Senior Support Worker with an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress will be considered with strong training and development opportunities.
* Experience supporting people with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and mobility issues; manual handling knowledge preferred.
Benefits and Employment Details
* Full-time, 37.5 hours
* Salary: £13.70 per hour
* Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways
* Free DBS check
* Lifeways Rewards: discounts and cashback at high street shops and other providers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* Free access to employee assistance program for 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.
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