Ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference every day?

At Lifeways, we are not just offering a job; we are 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 service Blackburn, 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 will 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 will also remain hands-on, supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives, whether that is 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 are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in adult social care
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health and 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 will 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 will 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 is a strong sense of community and belonging
• You can truly shape the quality of support and outcomes

You will be part of a team that empowers individuals to live life to the full in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are ready to progress your career and lead a team that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of something genuinely meaningful.

All applicants must complete a DBS check, funded by Lifeways.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.