Ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference every day?
At Lifeways, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a career where your leadership will directly impact people’s independence, confidence and quality of life.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our supported living serviceBlackburn— a vibrant, community-based service supporting adults to thrive in their own homes.
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About the Role
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
What We’re Looking For
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.
Why Join Lifeways?
At Lifeways, we believe in supporting our teams as much as the people we support.
You’ll benefit from:
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Funded training and recognised qualifications
- A supportive management team and positive culture
- Employee rewards, discounts and wellbeing support
- The opportunity to make a real difference every day
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a service where:
- People have their own homes and independence
- There’s a strong sense of community and belonging
- You can truly shape the quality of support and outcomes
You’ll be part of a team that empowers individuals to live life to the full in a welcoming and supportive environment.
All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
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