Team Leader in Newcastle - Lifeways Group

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Team Leader

County

Northumberland

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

13.86

Post Code

NE42 5JS

Town or City

Prudhoe

Ref No

12688

Location: Prudhoe

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people lead their most independent lives?

At Lifeways Group, one of the UK's leading providers of support services for adults with learning disabilities, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our supported living service in Prudhoe.

As Team Leader, you'll work closely with the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements. You'll supervise and support a dedicated team of Support Workers, helping them deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and wellbeing.

• Support and supervise the delivery of person-centred services
• Assist with rota planning and timesheet accuracy
• Promote health and safety for both service users and staff
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals supported
• Continuously develop your own practice and contribute to service improvement
• Provide supervision and guidance to Support Workers

• Essential: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within social care
• Flexible approach and willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call rota
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills