Lifeways Group
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.
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday (This position is predominantly Monday-Friday shifts)
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
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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
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Shift Patterns
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
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
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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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