Care Team Leader - Bamber Bridge - Preston
4 days ago
Preston
You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader at Stonethwaite, a warm and lively supported living service in Bamber Bridge, Preston. Youâll work closely with our Service Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering personalised, life-enhancing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and mental health needs. You're Not Just Anyone - fulfilling careers at Lifeways on Vimeo Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires ⢠Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support, ⢠Promote independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomes, ⢠Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, community engagement and meaningful activities, ⢠Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with personalised support plans, ⢠Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, coaching, and ongoing development Stonethwaite is a spacious four-bedroom detached house featuring: ⢠Two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor, ⢠A large communal lounge, ⢠Spacious dining area with a pool table, ⢠Modern kitchen and small utility area, ⢠Wet-room bathroom on the ground floor and two additional bathrooms upstairs, ⢠Hairdressers, pharmacy, GP surgery, Morrisons Daily, and an Esso garage with Subway â all within walking distance, ⢠Nearby Asda, Starbucks, and a library and gym, ⢠Bus stop two minutes away with routes to Preston, Chorley and Bolton The service currently supports three sociable individuals who enjoy: ⢠Meals out and day trips, ⢠Walks and exploring the local community, ⢠Board games, movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy shows âStonethwaite has a friendly atmosphere. There is always lots of laughter⌠Itâs a busy house but a very happy one. We have a great staff team who go above and beyond.â â Manager, Stonethwaite What You Bring ⢠Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record, ⢠NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous, ⢠Excellent communication, written, and IT skills, ⢠A passion for empowerment, inclusion, and person-centred support, ⢠Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, ⢠Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday, ⢠Flexibility essential to meet the needs of the people we support At Lifeways, your contribution matters. Youâll join a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and encourages your ideas to shape the future of support. What We Offer ⢠Over ÂŁ2,000 in annual rewards and benefits, ⢠Funded Health & Social Care qualifications, ⢠Free DBS check, ⢠Cycle to Work Scheme (up to ÂŁ1,000), ⢠Gym discounts (save up to ÂŁ192/year), ⢠Health cash plans and eye-care benefits, ⢠10% B&Q discount for all team members, ⢠Access to the Blue Light Card, ⢠£200 employee referral reward, ⢠3% employer pension contribution, ⢠8 paid training days per year Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.Take the next step in your care career â weâre excited to meet you! LWGNW