Lifeways Group
Fixed Term Team Leader - Acacia, Peterborough
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Full time Team Leader vacancy in Peterborough. This position is fixed term for 9 months.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to progress in your career?
Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Registered Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of Acacia Residential Service in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.
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Requirements:
- Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
- 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.
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Benefits:
- Full time 37.5 hours per week.
- 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.
- Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
- Blue Light Card.
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