Team Leader - Doncaster

Lifeways; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded qualifications

Paid training days

Career progression

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Team Leader for its Dunscroft, Doncaster complex care and supported living services. The role combines hands-on care with leadership responsibilities to guide a dedicated team in delivering person-centred support.

The successful candidate will lead shifts, uphold high care standards, and collaborate with families and professionals to drive positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in care settings or similar
• Ability to mentor and develop staff
• Strong communication with families and professionals

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers
• Promote best practice and high-quality care standards
• Support individuals with complex needs and manage care plans
• Coordinate day-to-day service delivery and shift operations
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Support medication management and health appointments
• Promote independence, dignity and outcomes for people supported
• Contribute to safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance processes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Leader in Dunscroft, Doncaster – Make a Big Impact and Lead with Purpose

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Team Leader - Complex Care & Supported Living

Ready to take the next step in your care career?

Whether you're an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or an ambitious Support Worker with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, this is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in a specialist complex care environment.

At Lifeways, we support adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities and other complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Team Leader who can inspire others, promote outstanding care, and help drive positive outcomes for the people we support.

This role offers the chance to combine hands‑on support with leadership responsibilities, developing your management skills while remaining at the heart of person‑centred care.

"Becoming a Team Leader at Lifeways gave me the chance to grow professionally while still doing what I love, supporting people to live their best lives. The team is incredibly supportive, and every day feels like a step forward."

Team Leader, Lifeways

What You'll Be Doing

As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in the delivery of safe, effective, and person‑centred support, ensuring individuals with complex needs receive the highest standard of care.

You will:

• Lead, motivate and mentor a team of Support Workers
• Act as a role model, promoting best practice and maintaining high-quality care standards
• Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and other complex needs
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and support records are accurate and up to date
• Coordinate day‑to‑day service delivery and oversee shift operations
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Support medication management and health appointments
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and positive outcomes for every person supported
• Contribute to safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance processes

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from:

• Experienced Team Leaders, Senior Support Workers or Complex Care Support Workers
• Support Workers holding a Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care who are ready to progress into leadership
• Candidates with experience supporting individuals with complex needs, autism, behaviours of concern, neurological conditions or physical disabilities
• Professionals who can confidently lead shifts, make decisions and support the development of others
• Individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional, outcome-focused care

Why Join Lifeways?

Beyond a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, you'll become part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Clear progression routes into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions

Funded Health & Social Care qualifications and leadership development

Specialist complex care and positive behaviour support training

8 paid training days each year

Supportive and experienced management team

Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

Shift Pattern

• Morning shifts: 7:00am - 2:30pm
• Afternoon shifts: 2:30pm - 10:00pm
• Flexibility required across Monday to Sunday rota patterns
• Night cover may occasionally be required

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