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 recognized qualifications. Position Duration Permanent Role Type Team Leader County Stoke on Trent Company Lifeways Group Salary / rate of pay £13.31 Post Code B77 3JW Town or City Tamworth Ref No 11440 Contract 37.5 hours £13.31 The core shift is 07.30-21.30 plus sleep shift 21.30-07.30 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. 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 role entails supporting the Manager to run a flat scheme for adults with Learning disabilities. The completion of medication and Finance weekly audits. Teir checks and health and safety checks, attending meetings and training. To complete Staff supervisions and appraisals. Sending and responding to emails. This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement. LWGVD