Care Team Leader - Glenrothes

Lifeways; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual rewards

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Eye care

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension contributions

Training days

Qualifications & apprenticeships

Job summary

Lifeways in Glenrothes, Fife, is seeking a Care Team Leader to support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations of our supported living services. You will lead a team of care workers, maintain high standards of person-centred care and contribute to staff development.

The role offers training, progression opportunities, and a friendly team environment. If you have leadership experience in care, this is the next step in your career with Lifeways.

Qualifications

• NVQ or QCF in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in care leadership roles.
• Strong written and IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and professionals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Recruitment

Written communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Full time Team Leader vacancy in Glenrothes, Fife

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

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 inGlenrothes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new 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