Care Team Leader - Bamber Bridge - Preston
hace 2 días
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. You’ll 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. • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, • Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday (This position is predominantly Monday-Friday shifts) 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, • Communicate effectively with colleagues, the people we support, families and external professionals About Stonethwaite 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, • A very large garden with two patio areas and a double garage — perfect for socialising, relaxing, and outdoor activities Stonethwaite is located in a friendly residential area of Bamber Bridge, just five miles south of Preston city centre, with excellent local amenities including: • Hairdressers, pharmacy, GP surgery, Morrisons Daily, and an Esso garage with Subway — all within walking distance, • Nearby Asda, Starbucks, and a library and gym, • Bus stop two minutes away with routes to Preston, Chorley and Bolton, • Bamber Bridge train station with routes to Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Blackpool and beyond Who Lives at Stonethwaite? 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, • Baking, craft activities, and group socialising The home is lively, friendly, often busy, and ideal for someone who enjoys a sociable atmosphere and group activities. “Stonethwaite has a friendly atmosphere. There is always lots of laughter… It’s a busy house but a very happy one. We have a great staff team who go above and beyond.” — 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, • A commitment to leading by example Shift Patterns • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, • Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday (This position is predominantly Monday-Friday shifts), • Flexibility essential to meet the needs of the people we support, • Rotational shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Feeling Valued in Your Career At Lifeways, your contribution matters. You’ll join a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and encourages your ideas to shape the future of support. What We Offer • Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits, • Funded Health & Social Care qualifications, • Free DBS check, • Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000), • Gym discounts (save up to £192/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, • Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications Apply Today Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.Take the next step in your care career — we’re excited to meet you! PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP