£14.60 per hour

Lifeway’s Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual rewards

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Eye care plan

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension contribution

Training days

Qualifications access

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader to support our Registered Manager in leading day-to-day operations across Hamilton and Blantyre in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

As a full-time Care Team Leader, you will lead a team of support workers, ensure high standards of person-centred care, and assist with recruitment and staff development through supervision and interviews. Strong communication and IT record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading care teams in supported living or similar settings.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop staff through supervision and interviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care.
• Support recruitment and staff development through supervisions and interviews.
• Communicate effectively with staff, external professionals, and the people we support.
• Maintain accurate records using strong written and IT skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Recruitment

IT skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Full time female Team Leader vacancy in South Lanarkshire. A full UK manual driving licence is a requirement for this position.

Ready for a New Challenge? Become a Care Team Leader with Lifeways in South Lanarkshire

Are you an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact?

Lifewaysis seeking a dedicatedCare Team Leaderto support our Registered Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of our supported living services in Hamilton and Blantyre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team and contribute to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our people. When you're supported, you succeed—and so do the individuals we support. Our benefits include:

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – Save up to £192 annually
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q for all team members
• Blue Light Card eligibility – Discounts on shopping, food, leisure and more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Access to recognised qualifications and apprenticeships

Career Progression

Whether you're already aTeam LeaderorSenior Support Workerwith an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, or a committedCare Assistantready to take the next step, Lifeways offers excellent training and development to help you build a rewarding career.

“What gets me up on a cold and wet morning is the people I support and my team. I love doing this job and I can’t see myself doing anything else.”
—Geoff, Team Leader at Lifeways

Your Role

As aCare Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care
• Support recruitment and staff development through supervisions and interviews
• Communicate effectively with staff, external professionals, and the people we support
• Maintain accurate records using strong written and IT skills

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*