Team Manager | Preston Domiciliary Service | Full time

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Preston is seeking a Team Manager for their Domiciliary Service in Adult Social Care. This full-time position involves overseeing care delivery, supporting service users with personal care and daily activities, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have a passion for making a difference. The role includes flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 31 days annual leave

Public sector pension

Discounts via Blue Light Card Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to manage personal care and household tasks.
• Willingness to work on weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care provided to service users in their homes.
• Support individuals with daily routines and community activities.
• Mentor and guide care staff to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Passion for care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

£32,061 - £36,363 per annum | pro rata | Full time 37 hours per week | Permanent

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Team Manager

Preston Domiciliary Service

Preston - covering Lea, Ashton, Fulwood & Ribbleton

33% increment at weekends, on -call payment and 50% increment for Bank Hols

We are currently recruiting to our Supported Living Service...

We are looking for a Caring and reliable Team manager to work within the Preston Domiciliary Service in Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council.

We are looking for cheerful and positive individuals who would like to make a difference to the people we support, to come and join our team. Our Domiciliary Service requires a Team Manager to join us in making a substantial difference to the lives of the people we support within our Adult Disability Service.

You will be welcomed into people's homes and make their day to day routine something to look forward to with your upbeat attitude and friendly persona. It is essential that you have a background in Health and Social Care, and hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent. We provide all the required training to ensure you get the most from your role, with qualifications on offer it's a great opportunity to progress in this service and turn it into a career to be proud of!

This is a 37.00 hour post, and will include weekends, bank holidays and on-call shifts.

What we are looking for...

Passion - we want to recruit people with a passion to make a difference to the people we supports' lives, providing much needed support like it's second nature - your commitment to the people we support will be life changing in the work you do, bringing comfort with a warm smile and a cup of tea - you will become indispensable supporting people with personal care, household chores, finances, medication and anything else they require in their day to day life - you will support people into the community to participate in activities, keeping their spirits high, maybe a shopping trip or outdoor activities, whatever it takes to bring them smiles and happiness - you will be changing outlooks and breaking down those barriers that they face on a daily basis.

Empathy & Resilience - you will have an understanding of the challenges the people we support deal with which means an empathic nature is of upmost importance - you will need bags of motivation and be able to keep going even on the more difficult days - the needs of our service users can be complex and you may face challenging behaviour but your determination and dedication to excellent care will make it feel easy - it is essential that you are able to communicate clearly and effectively with every individual providing reassurance and positivity.

Reward - this role is one of the most rewarding that you will be find, seeing the difference you have made to a persons life right before your eyes - the smallest things go a long way and you will be relied upon to continue with your endless support and guidance - From commencing in post, you will be supported in this position with an induction programme and mandatory training to complete. The Adult Disability Service also promotes career development opportunities with various qualifications and training on offer - you will be able to take advantage of a QCF qualification (Qualifications and Credit Framework) which is NVQ Level 4 equivalent - we also have very supportive management team who ensure all team members are guided, great culture and you'll be working alongside people with the same values as your own.

Why join us...

Benefits:

There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 31 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays and 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays - we have a generous public sector pension with shared AVC's available and a benefits package which offers discounts on everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes & much more. You will also be entitled to the Blue Light Card Scheme which offers further discounts to a varied number of settings. All of which can be found on our LCC intranet page.

Development:

you'll get support and development along the journey - there are so many opportunities for personal growth and development, being able to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted

Inclusivity:

we don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace equality and diversity and welcome all applicants.

How to apply...

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:

Lisa Sanderson on 01772 535945 or apply directly -

Closing Date:

15th December 2025

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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