Overview
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 services in Plymouth, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team.
Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
* 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. Female candidates only due to client preference
Benefits
* Full time / 37.5 hours
* £12.54 ph
* 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.
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