Lifeways Group
Care Team Leader - Burnley (Burnham)
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Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Team Leader
County
Lancashire
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£14.00 per hour
Post Code
BB11 4BZ
Town or City
Burnley
Ref No
13275
Job Description
Ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference every day?
At Lifeways, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a career where your leadership will directly impact people’s independence, confidence and quality of life.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our supported living service in Burnley — a vibrant, community-based service supporting adults to thrive in their own homes.
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About The Role
As a Care Team Leader, you will work alongside the Service Manager to lead and develop a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered every day.
You’ll Play a Key Role In
- Leading, mentoring, and motivating Support Workers
- Ensuring care plans and risk assessments are effective and up to date
- Promoting independence, choice, and dignity for the people we support
- Overseeing daily operations, rotas, and quality standards
- Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching, and training
- Building strong relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders
- Leading by example to create a positive and inclusive environment
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You’ll also remain hands-on, supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives — whether that’s learning new skills, accessing the community, or achieving personal goals.
Shift Patterns
- 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 across both services
- Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
What We’re Looking For
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- An experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in adult social care
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Passionate about delivering person-centred support
- A confident leader who can inspire and develop a team
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships
Above all, you’ll have a genuine commitment to helping people live independent, meaningful lives.
Why Join Lifeways?
At Lifeways, we believe in supporting our teams as much as the people we support.
You’ll Benefit From
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Funded training and recognised qualifications
- A supportive management team and positive culture
- Employee rewards, discounts and wellbeing support
- The opportunity to make a real difference every day
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This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a service where:
- People have their own homes and independence
- There’s a strong sense of community and belonging
- You can truly shape the quality of support and outcomes
You’ll be part of a team that empowers individuals to live life to the full in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Why Burnham Court?
Burnham Court is a purpose-built supported living service offering 12 spacious one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment includes a kitchen, dining area, living room, and bathroom. Some are open-plan, while others have separate rooms. Ground floor apartments offer level access, with two featuring wet-room style bathrooms.
The Service Includes
- An accessible garden
- Assistive technology tailored to individual needs (CCTV, intercom system)
- A friendly atmosphere with pets welcome—currently home to a resident cat and dog
- A vibrant community with access to Burnley town centre, shops, leisure centres, and public transport
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to progress your career and lead a team that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of something genuinely meaningful.
All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
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