* Are you a dedicated Senior Support Worker looking to progress in your career?
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 in Stafford. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.
Salary: £12.54
Hours: 37.5 Full time
Work Availability: Must have flexible work availability. Current shifts are:
1. 08.00-20.00
2. 08.00-22.00
3. 08.00-23.00 Sleep
4. 09.00-16.30 Office hours (Once a month)
Available to complete on-call across Staffordshire and Walsall in line with the on-call rota.
Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
Additional Benefits:
* 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 and 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 are required.
The service is a 15-person supported living flat scheme for adults with learning disabilities, ABI, and mental health needs. Personal care is required.
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