Care Team Leader Riever

Overview

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Care Team Leader at Reiver House, a warm and inclusive residential service in Leyland, Lancashire. You’ll work alongside our Registered Manager to lead a dedicated team, delivering life-changing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions.

Location:

Reiver House, Leyland, Lancashire. Post code: PR25 1UP
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Position:
Permanent

Role Type:
Team Leader

Salary / rate of pay: £13.54

Company:
Lifeways Group

As Care Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of a team that delivers compassionate, person-centred care. You’ll:

• Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality support.
• Promote independence and wellbeing in every aspect of care.
• Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, and community outings.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure personalised care plans are followed.
• Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, and ongoing development.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people we support, and external professionals.

• Experience as a Care Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Strong communication, written, and IT skills.
• A commitment to empowering others and leading by example.

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.

Reiver House is a four-bedroom residential care home designed to promote independence and wellbeing. It features a dining room, living room, kitchen, quiet room, television room, and laundry room. Three bedrooms are ensuite, and the fourth has access to a shared bathroom. Residents enjoy a beautiful accessible garden with a patio and BBQ, and benefit from a stimulating, person-centred environment. Located in the heart of Leyland, Reiver House is close to shops, cafes, leisure centres, museums, and public transport links to Preston, Southport, and beyond.

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
• Gym discounts (save up to £192/year)
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q for all team members
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values:
Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).

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!