Care Team Leader - Bamber Bridge - Preston

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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.

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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
• 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!

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