We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our supported living service Blackburn - a vibrant, community-based service supporting adults to thrive in their own homes., As a Care Team Leader, you will work alongside the Service Manager to lead and develop a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered every day. You'll play a key role in:
- Leading, mentoring, and motivating Support Workers
- Ensuring care plans and risk assessments are effective and up to date
- Promoting independence, choice, and dignity for the people we support
- Overseeing daily operations, rotas, and quality standards
- Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching, and training
- Building strong relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders
- Leading by example to create a positive and inclusive environment
You’ll also remain hands-on, supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives - whether that's learning new skills, accessing the community, or achieving personal goals.
Shift Patterns
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday
- Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support across both services
- Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
We're looking for someone who is:
- An experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in adult social care
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Passionate about delivering person-centred support
- A confident leader who can inspire and develop a team
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships
Above all, you'll have a genuine commitment to helping people live independent, meaningful lives.
If you're ready to progress your career and lead a team that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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Care Team Leader in Blackburn employer: Lifeway s Group
The Lifeways Group in Sunderland is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals to lead independent lives. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, team members benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities while working in a vibrant environment that fosters collaboration and community. Join us at Church View apartments, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in the care sector.
