Care Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway’s Group is seeking a Care Team Leader for our supported living service in Blackburn. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support and help residents live independently in their own homes.

You’ll work with the Service Manager, organize shifts (37.5 hours), supervise staff, and ensure care plans and risk assessments are up to date. The role requires Level 3 Health & Social Care and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in adult social care.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Commitment to delivering person-centred support.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and motivate the support team to deliver high-quality care.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and daily operations.
• Manage rotas, shift patterns, and staff supervision.
• Build relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders.
• Promote independence, dignity and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our supported living service Blackburn - a vibrant, community-based service supporting adults to thrive in their own homes., As a Care Team Leader, you will work alongside the Service Manager to lead and develop a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered every day. You'll play a key role in:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating Support Workers
• Ensuring care plans and risk assessments are effective and up to date
• Promoting independence, choice, and dignity for the people we support
• Overseeing daily operations, rotas, and quality standards
• Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching, and training
• Building strong relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders
• Leading by example to create a positive and inclusive environment

You’ll also remain hands-on, supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives - whether that's learning new skills, accessing the community, or achieving personal goals.

Shift Patterns

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday
• Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support across both services
• Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in adult social care
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Passionate about delivering person-centred support
• A confident leader who can inspire and develop a team
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships

Above all, you'll have a genuine commitment to helping people live independent, meaningful lives.

If you're ready to progress your career and lead a team that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.