Care Team Leader

Lifeways; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Cycle to Work

Free DBS check

Rewards Scheme

Job summary

Lifeways at Portway House in Stafford is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to guide a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, person-centred support. You will balance hands-on care with leadership, helping people with learning disabilities live independently while developing the team’s skills and confidence.

Based at Portway House, this on-site role combines supervision, recruitment involvement and on-call duties, with a strong emphasis on promoting independence and positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or a similar role within Health and Social Care.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop colleagues.
• Genuine commitment to person-centred support.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Support Workers.
• Conduct supervisions, coaching sessions and performance reviews.
• Support recruitment, interviews and inductions for new starters.
• Promote independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Ensure care records and service documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and empowering environment.
• Support with on-call duties when required.
• Champion Lifeways values and deliver person-centred support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Coaching

Person-centred care

IT Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Care Team Leader - Supported Living

Portway House, Stafford

Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week

Lead with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Lifeways is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Portway House in Stafford. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives while supporting and developing a committed team of Support Workers.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to inspire others, promote independence, and make a meaningful impact within your local community.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues to succeed, and helping people achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

About Portway House

Located just a short walk from Stafford town centre, Portway House supports adults with a range of abilities, needs and aspirations.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, fulfilling life and be an active part of their community. That's why we place individual choice, independence and personal goals at the heart of everything we do.

• Volunteering and working within the local community
• Shopping and socialising in Stafford town centre
• Swimming and badminton at Stafford Leisure Centre
• Trips to Trentham Gardens and Drayton Manor
• Cinema visits to Odeon Stafford
• Bowling at Tenpin Stafford
• Community activities, local groups and social events

Our team supports people to develop life skills, build confidence, maintain relationships and achieve personal goals, creating opportunities for greater independence and a richer quality of life.

The Role

As a Care Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring high standards of person-centred support are delivered across the service.

Working alongside the people we support and your team, you'll lead by example, inspire best practice and help create a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of Support Workers
• Conducting supervisions, coaching sessions and performance reviews
• Supporting recruitment, interviews and new starter inductions
• Promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support
• Building positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies
• Ensuring care records and service documentation are accurate and compliant
• Maintaining a safe, supportive and empowering environment
• Supporting with on-call duties when required
• Championing Lifeways values and delivering excellent person-centred support

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced and confident care professional who is passionate about supporting people and leading others.

Ideally You Will Have:

• Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or a similar role within Health and Social Care
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate, coach and develop colleagues
• A genuine commitment to person-centred support
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft applications
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns

A driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as there may be occasions where participation in on-call responsibilities is required.

Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with choice, independence and purpose.

Shift Patterns

This position is based on 37.5 hours per week, worked across a combination of:

• Early Shift: 7:00am to 2:30pm
• Late Shift: 2:30pm to 10:00pm
• Long Day: 7:00am to 10:00pm
• Sleep-In Shift: 10:00pm to 7:00am

In addition, the role includes approximately 7.5 hours of office-based duties per month.

Why Join Lifeways?

Build a Rewarding Career

• Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
• Lead and develop a dedicated support team
• Access fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Benefit from clear progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Develop valuable leadership and management skills
• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards Scheme with discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical and wellbeing treatments

A Supportive Workplace

• Friendly and inclusive team culture
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Support from experienced managers and colleagues
• A workplace where your contribution is recognised and valued

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• Caring - We put people first
• Honest - We act with integrity
• One Team - We achieve more together
• Innovative - We embrace new ideas and continuous improvement
• Courageous - We speak up and make a difference
• Equal - We treat everyone fairly and with respect

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can support your local community, help people achieve their goals and be part of a team that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.