Team Leader - Supported Living

Lifeway’s Group; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Eye care plan

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension contribution

Training days

Qualifications access

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Care Team Leader to guide a dedicated team of Support Workers in delivering outstanding care. You will lead, support recruitment and training, and ensure our service users live fulfilling, independent lives.

You will maintain accurate records, communicate with colleagues, professionals, and families, and help shape a person-centred approach across our services, including Barber Gardens.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure people we support live fulfilling, independent lives.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of staff.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and families.
• Maintain accurate records using strong written and IT skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Record keeping

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

As a Care Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care
• Ensure people we support live fulfilling, independent lives
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of staff
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and families
• Maintain accurate records using strong written and IT skillsWe welcome applications from:
• Experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care
• Passionate Care Assistants or Carers ready to take the next step in their careerAt Lifeways, we believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. As a Care Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of care by leading a dedicated team and delivering person-centred support that transforms lives.

Hear from the Manager at Barber Gardens "Barber Gardens has a true feeling of community. This new, spacious service is open plan and very welcoming. The staff team are amazing and everything we do in the service is person-centred" Why Join Lifeways? We live our Choice Values every day:

• Caring - You'll be part of a team that puts people first.
• Honest - We foster trust through transparency and integrity.
• One Team - Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Innovative - We embrace new ideas to improve lives.
• Courageous - We're bold in our mission to make a difference.
• Equal - We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme - up to £1,000
• Gym discounts - save up to £192 a year
• Eye care & health cash plans
• New! 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications & apprenticeship