Care Team Leader role now available in Portsmouth, Paulsgrove
Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.
Lifeways is seeking 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 team. Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
* Full time / 37.5 hours
* £26,786 salary
* 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 more via Lifeways Rewards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* Free access to the employee assistance program providing advice and support
* Blue Light Card
Applicants with experience as Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) are preferred. However, dedicated Care Assistants or Carers with a solid track record and ambition to progress are encouraged to apply. Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing development for a rewarding career.
As a Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support are delivered to enable individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
You will be involved in recruiting and developing support workers through staff supervisions, candidate interviews, and providing guidance. Effective communication skills are essential to interact with staff, the people we support, and outside professionals. Good written communication and IT skills are also required for record keeping.
The individuals we support live with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours, and mobility issues; manual handling skills are required. We are looking for energetic, hardworking individuals with a good sense of humour and patience.
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