Female Team Leader - Brentwood

Overview

Care Team Leader – Brentwood. Location: Brentwood, Essex. Employment: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week). Salary: £13.31 per hour. Shifts: 8:00am–3:00pm and 3:00pm–10:00pm (rota-based).

Your Role

Lead a team of Support Workers and work with the Service Manager to deliver person-centred care and support individuals to lead valued and fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of Support Workers
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered
• Supporting individuals with daily routines and personal goals
• Conducting staff supervisions, interviews, and ongoing development
• Promoting best practices and safeguarding standards
• Communicating effectively with staff, the people we support, and external professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and using IT systems confidently

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned—you will not be able to select your own shifts.

Why Join Lifeways?

We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow.

Feeling Valued

• £13.31 hourly rate
• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards
• New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• £200 for every successful referral

Being Supported

• 8 paid days of training per year
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 3% employer pension contribution

Having Impact

• Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships
• Help individuals thrive at home and in the community
• Be part of a service that celebrates every achievement, big or small

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers with an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). If you’re a committed Care Assistant or Support Worker with a strong track record and the ambition to progress, we’ll provide the training and development you need to succeed.

Join Lifeways and be part of a team that’s transforming lives—every single day. Apply now and take the next step in your career.