Care Team Leader - Portsmouth

Overview

Care Team Leader role now available in Portsmouth, PaulsgroveFancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Care Team Leader.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, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.Benefits

Full time / 37.5 hours£26,786 salaryOpportunity 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.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.Qualifications

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health and 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.Responsibilities

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.The people we support live with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues; manual handling would be required. We are looking for energetic, hard working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and ..... full job details .....