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.
Each one of the people we support is different. And each one of our staff makes a difference.
Lifeway's Community Care is a national, innovative and growing provider of support in community settings for people with physical and learning difficulties.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to work with the Service Manager to oversee supported living services, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality.
As a Team leader you will be working with a wide range of individuals with learning difficulties and other complex needs. You will be assisting them with personal care, and play an integral part in encouraging resident independence.
The role has supervisory responsibilities to include leading a designated group of support workers to ensure that excellent services are delivered to each person supported by Lifeway's, and to formally and informally (through the use of mentorship, role modelling), supervise each Support Worker on a regular basis.
The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, but the ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to cover holidays and sickness, as our service operates a rota system that covers mornings, afternoons, sleep-ins and weekends.
The role has a very competitive salary and overtime is paid at Support Worker rates. Sleep-in shifts are also required.
You must be a self-starter, highly organised, and must have the ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
You must also have empathy and compassion, and display a person-centred approach to service delivery.
Experience of working in care and NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be preferable but not essential, as we will provide you with full training and support to ensure that you reach your full potential.
A full driving license is preferred but not essential.
What we can offer you:
Comprehensive 8 day company induction
Full training and on-going mentoring and support
Annual paid holiday
Pension scheme
Referral scheme
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity then please send a current cv to Tracy Fisher, Regional Recruitment Coordinator for Lifeway's by using the apply link.
All successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company.
Lifeway's are an equal opportunities employer that are regulated by CQC.
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