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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 recognized qualifications.
Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Team Leader
County
Staffordshire
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£13.31
Town or City
Bloxwich Walsall
Ref No
11252
- Contract 37.5 hours
- Shifts in service are mixed shifts of 0700-1430 and 1430-2200 working alternative weekends
- 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.
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 role entails supporting the Manager to run a busy 16 bed flat scheme for adults with Learning disabilities. The completion of medication and Finance weekly audits. Teir checks and health and safety checks, attending meetings and training. To complete Staff supervisions and appraisals. Sending and responding to emails.
This service is in the residential area of Bloxwich, just outside Walsall. There are local pubs, restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Walsall is the closest town. It is a vibrant place with all the necessary amenities including pubs, cafes, restaurants, Reedswood or Crown Wharf Retail Parks with high-street shops and banks, and Saddlers Shopping Centre. There is also the New Art Gallery, Lichfield Street Hub Library, The Light Cinema, and the Walsall Gala Baths for swimming and other leisure activities.
Life at this service is suitable for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries, mental health conditions and autism .
