Lifeways Group

Care Team Leader - Stafford

Company
Location
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/19/2025
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Description
Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognized qualifications.

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Team Leader

County

Staffordshire

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

£13.31

Town or City

Stafford

Ref No

11251

  • Contract 37.5 hours -Flexible availability and on-call - One 7.5 office shift per month
  • Shifts in service are 10 hour 09-19.00, 12 hour 08.00-20.00, 14, hour 08.00-22.00 and 15 hours plus Sleep in 08.00-23.00-2300-08-00am.
  • Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
  • Free DBS check.
  • Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
  • Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
  • Blue Light Card.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise.

You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

The role entails supporting the Manager to run a busy 15 bed flat scheme for adults with Learning disabilities. The completion of medication and Finance weekly audits. Teir checks and health and safety checks, attending meetings and training. To complete Staff supervisions and appraisals. Sending and responding to emails.

we support a group of people with diverse needs, ages and levels of independence. Some of the people we support here volunteer or have jobs in the local area. The staff team support some people to prepare and cook meals together, working towards different goals.

At this service we’re fortunate to be located just a short walk from Stafford’s vibrant town centre, and many people enjoy the rewards and responsibility that comes with working or volunteering in the local community. And just as we encourage individuals to be involved at the heart of their community, we place their personal interests, needs and aspirations at the heart of absolutely everything we do. We listen first and foremost, embracing collaboration and co-production to improve quality of life whilst building their self-confidence and skills. People choose how they spend their time. Regular trips to Drayton Manor Park and Trent Gardens are firm favourites in the Spring and Summer, whilst we enjoy year-round use of local leisure facilities such as the swimming and badminton at Stafford Leisure Centre. Our local Odeon, Queens Shopping Park and bowling at Tenpin Stafford are also popular destinations.

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