Lifeways Group
Care Team Leader - Southampton, Woolston
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Job 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 in Woolston, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
Job Details
- Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours
- Pay: £13.70 per hour
- Benefits:
- 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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Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence required (staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars).
- 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. Personal care experience will be needed.
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.
- 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.
- Possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support, and outside professionals.
- Have good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.
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The people we support live with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours, and some mobility issues. Manual handling would be required. We are 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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