Female Care Team Leader - Melton Mowbray

Lifeway’s Group; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

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

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 services in Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers to ensure excellent person-centred care and support is delivered.
• Involved in the recruitment and ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews, and providing general guidance and expertise.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people we support, and outside professionals.
• Maintain good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

Requirements:

• 37.5 hours. Flexibility to work early and late shifts on a rota basis Monday to Sunday is required.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence as driving company cars is required.
• Experience as a Care Team Leader/Senior Support Worker holding an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is an advantage.
• If you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record and ambition to progress, Lifeways can offer excellent training and ongoing development.

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*