Care Team Leader - Tunbridge Wells

Kent, England, United Kingdom

8/20/2024

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.

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Team Leader

County

Kent

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

£14.10

Post Code

TN4 0EF

Town or City

Tunbridge Wells

Ref No

9878

• 37.5 hours per week
• Our Team leader work a mix of shifts with allocated time for administration duties
• 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.
  
  

For this service we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

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