Team Leader - Lincoln LN5/LN6 - Learning Disabilities

Lifeway’s Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Care Team Leader to oversee the daily management of Supported Living Services in Lincoln. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with diverse needs. Excellent training opportunities and career progression are available, alongside benefits like health care qualifications, discounts, and support programs.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Employee assistance program

Discounts at high street shops

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with staff and clients.
• Good record keeping and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure person-centred care is provided.
• Involve in recruitment and ongoing staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Do you love going the extra mile for people to make them feel valued and respected? Do you go out of your way to help your friends and relatives and believe that you could extend this to other people? Do you enjoy helping people no matter how small? Is it important for you to work with a friendly team caring for others?

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 Supported Living Services in Lincoln, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Full time 37.5 hours per week.
• 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.
• 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.

Our Supported Living services in Lincoln provide life-changing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health conditions.

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