Team Leader, Healthcare

Team Leader - South Tyneside

Join Lifeways – One of the UK’s Leading Providers of Support Services

Lifeways Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for adults with learning disabilities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join one of our services in South Tyneside
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As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supervising and supporting the delivery of high-quality care. You’ll lead and motivate your team while ensuring the best outcomes for the individuals we support.

You will oversee support for individuals with:

• Autism
• Mental health needs
• Learning disabilities
• Behaviours that may challenge

We’re looking for a passionate and committed leader who can inspire others and deliver excellent care.

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs is highly desirable
• NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it
• Alternatively, a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the learning disability sector
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

We truly value our teams – they are at the heart of everything we do. Here are some of the ways we support and invest in you:

• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Excellent induction programme leading to a recognised qualification
• Access to award-winning training and development
• Pension scheme via NEST (salary sacrifice for NI savings)
• Tax-free childcare voucher scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme (after 6 months service)
• Lifeways Rewards – discounts and cashback at major retailers, supermarkets, cinemas, holidays and more
• Option to purchase a health cash plan (dental, optical, therapy, etc.)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee recognition and rewards via My Lifeways

All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.