Care Team Leader

Lifeways; Stockport; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual rewards

Funded health and social care quals

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Employer pension contribution

Paid training days

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Résumé du poste

Lifeways is seeking a Team Leader in Stockport to guide a dedicated team delivering life-enhancing support to adults with autism and learning disabilities. You will work with the Service Manager to ensure high-quality, personalised care and to foster an environment of continuous improvement.

You will oversee daily living support, appointments, hobbies, and community engagement, while maintaining thorough records and leading staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Strong communication, written, and IT skills.
• A commitment to empowering others and leading by example.

Responsabilités

• Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support.
• Promote independence and wellbeing in every aspect of care.
• Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure personalised support plans are followed.
• Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, and ongoing development.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people we support, families, and external professionals.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Formation

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways.

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader at a welcoming supported living service in Stockport. You’ll work alongside our Service Manager to lead a dedicated team, delivering life-enhancing support to adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires

• Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support
• Promote independence and wellbeing in every aspect of care
• Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, and community engagement
• Maintain accurate records and ensure personalised support plans are followed
• Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, and ongoing development
• Communicate effectively with staff, people we support, families, and external professionals

What You Bring

• Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous
• Strong communication, written, and IT skills
• A commitment to empowering others and leading by example

Contract & Shifts

• 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

Feeling Valued in Your Career

At Lifeways, your contributions matter. You’ll be part of a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and creates space for your ideas to shape the way we support others.

What We Offer

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
• Gym discounts (save up to £192/year)
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q for all team members
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).

All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.