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Care Team Leader - 6-12 month contract - Worcester

In 1995 Lifeways opened its first location for people with complex needs. Over 25 years later and we’ve grown to become the UK’s largest supported living specialist and are proud to help almost 5,000 people to live more fulfilling, independent lives.

Our commitment is to provide extraordinary support that creates life-changing outcomes for people with complex needs. We do this through our stability, our local teams, our strong relationships, and our shared focus on quality and reassurance.

 

 

Care Team Leader - 6-12 month contract - Worcester

Join us as a Care Team Leader to inspire the next generation of Support Workers.

Position Duration
Fixed Term
Role Type
Team Leader
County
Worcestershire
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£13.54 per hour
Town or City
Worcester
Ref No
9838

Job Description

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of 4 small established services in , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

  • Contract: Initially for 6 months with a view to potentially extending it up to 12 months
  • 37.5 hours per week 
  • Shift range is between 7am and 10pm over 7 days
  • £13.54 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.

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. 

REF: LWGCW