Team Leader, Healthcare

Overview

Team leaders required for full time contracts

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Lifeways is 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 Wheatley Hills, Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

As a 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. Good written communication and IT skills for record keeping are also required. Our Supported Living services in Doncaster provide life-changing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health conditions.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent will have 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 a rewarding career with us.

• 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.