Care Team Leader

At Lifeways, we're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Care Team Leader to join our service in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team while supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independent, fulfilling lives within their community. Every day brings the chance to make a real difference, whether that's helping someone achieve a personal goal, build confidence, develop new skills, or enjoy greater independence. As a Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of creating positive outcomes for the people we support and the colleagues you lead.What You'll Be Doing As a Care Team Leader, you'll provide hands-on leadership and support, helping to ensure the highest standards of person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of Support Workers
• Conducting supervisions, coaching sessions and recruitment interviews
• Supporting people to achieve greater independence and positive outcomes
• Building strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals and external partners
• Ensuring care plans, records and documentation are accurate and up to date
• Maintaining a safe, supportive and empowering environment
• Promoting best practice and living our Lifeways values every day
  
  Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you want a career where your skills, guidance and compassion can have a lasting impact on the lives of local people?, For this service, staff are required to drive company vehicles; therefore, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence., We're looking for people who are:
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to helping others
• Positive role models with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about supporting people to live independently
• Confident in leading and motivating others
• Flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns
• Experienced within care and support services, ideally with previous senior or leadership responsibilities
Most importantly, we're looking for people who share our values and genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

At Lifeways, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life their way. As one of the UK's leading providers of support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, we're proud of the difference our colleagues make every day in communities across the country. When you join Lifeways, you're not just starting a job. You're becoming part of a supportive organisation that values its people, invests in their future and recognises the vital role they play within their local community., Join a Team That Changes Lives This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape services that enable people in Swindon to live with choice, dignity and independence, while developing your own career with a nationally recognised organisation. If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make a positive impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.


• Lifeways Rewards Scheme, offering discounts and cashback from major retailers, cinemas, restaurants, gyms and attractions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan to support dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs
Feel Supported
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly, inclusive and welcoming team culture
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive managers and experienced colleagues who want you to succeed