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Description
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.
* Full time / 37.5
hours
* £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 program which
provides 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.
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.
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.
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LWGAK