The Team Leader is responsible for leading a designated group of support workers to ensure that excellent services are delivered to each person supported by Lifeways. This role is a rewarding supervisory role and the Team Leader will formally and informally (through the use of mentorship, role modelling etc) supervise each Support Worker on a regular basis through their career with Lifeways.
DBS Paid for by Lifeways Group
£12.54 per hour
Excellent Holidays
Competitive Benefits
High Street Discounts
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker/Team Leader looking to expand your career with a national organisation?
Perhaps you are a Support Worker with the relevant qualifications that wants to make the step up on your career ladder?
If so, Lifeways Group is looking for Team Leaders to work at our prestigious services.
Accountable to: Service Manager
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 and/or minimum of three years experience within the learning disability or mental health sector. Minimum of one year of management or supervisory experience.
Job Purpose:
1. To work with the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality.
2. To ensure compliance with all external regulatory standards.
3. To provide support and supervision of Support Workers within the identified team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To support and supervise the delivery of person-centred services to all people using the service.
2. To support the Service Manager in the completion of accurate rota and timesheet information.
3. To promote and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff.
4. To ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection, and well-being.
5. To develop own knowledge and practice relative to continuous service improvement.
6. To provide support and supervision to Area Office Support Workers, to ensure effective and efficient person-centred service delivery.
Personal Attributes and Skills:
1. Self-starter with attention to prompt timekeeping.
2. Organized with the ability to meet deadlines and fulfill obligations generally.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Sympathetic.
5. Person-centred approach to service delivery.
What you will receive from working with Lifeways Group:
1. Career progression within an expanding national organisation.
2. Competitive salary and pay structure.
3. Excellent benefits.
4. Close mentoring from the Scheme Manager.
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