Care Team Leader - Boscombe

Job Description

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced Care Team Leader to join us on a permanent basis.

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 recognised qualifications.

What You’ll Get – Over £2,000 in Annual Rewards

We believe great support starts with great people. That’s why we offer:

Financial Rewards

• £13.70 per hour
• £200 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend, get rewarded
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free DBS Check

Discounts & Deals

• Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more
• Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year
• New! 10% Off at B&Q – Because your home deserves care too
• Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out

Health & Wellbeing

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000
• Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice

Training & Growth

• 8 Paid Training Days Per Year
• Access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Career progression opportunities

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 people we support live with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues there manual handling would be required. We a 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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