Care Team Leader - Bamber Bridge

Position Duration
:
Permanent

Role Type
:
Team Leader

County
:
Lancashire

Company
:
Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay
: £14.00 per hour

Post Code
: PR5 6AQ

Town or City
:
Bamber Bridge

: 12574

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)

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

PLEASE NOTE:

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP