Empowering Team Leader, Supported Living

Lifeways; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Prudhoe is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to co-ordinate a supported living service, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise a team of Support Workers and support individuals to lead more independent lives.

Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll manage rotas, support on‑call duties, promote safeguarding and staff development in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within social care
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance
• Supervise and support a team of Support Workers
• Assist with rota planning and timesheet accuracy
• Promote health and safety for service users and staff
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals supported
• Contribute to service improvement and staff development

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Lifeways Group in Prudhoe is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to co-ordinate a supported living service, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise a team of Support Workers and support individuals to lead more independent lives.

Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll manage rotas, support on‑call duties, promote safeguarding and staff development in a supportive, values-driven environment.