Lifeways Group
Care Team Leader -Stafford
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Job Description Care Team Leader - Supported Living
Portway House, Stafford
Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Lead with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?
Lifeways is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Portway House in Stafford. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives while supporting and developing a committed team of Support Workers.
This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to inspire others, promote independence, and make a meaningful impact within your local community.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues to succeed, and helping people achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
About Portway House
Located just a short walk from Stafford town centre, Portway House supports adults with a range of abilities, needs, and aspirations.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, fulfilling life and be an active part of their community. That's why we place individual choice, independence, and personal goals at the heart of everything we do.
Many Of The People We Support Enjoy
- Volunteering and working within the local community
- Shopping and socialising in Stafford town centre
- Swimming and badminton at Stafford Leisure Centre
- Trips to Trentham Gardens and Drayton Manor
- Cinema visits to Odeon Stafford
- Bowling at Tenpin Stafford
- Community activities, local groups, and social events
Our team supports people to develop life skills, build confidence, maintain relationships, and achieve personal goals, creating opportunities for greater independence and a richer quality of life.
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The Role
As a Care Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring high standards of person-centred support are delivered across the service.
Working alongside the people we support and your team, you'll lead by example, inspire best practice, and help create a positive and supportive environment for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of Support Workers
- Conducting supervisions, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
- Supporting recruitment, interviews, and new starter inductions
- Promoting independence, choice, and positive outcomes for the people we support
- Building positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
- Ensuring care records and service documentation are accurate and compliant
- Maintaining a safe, supportive, and empowering environment
- Supporting with on-call duties when required
- Championing Lifeways values and delivering excellent person-centred support
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced and confident care professional who is passionate about supporting people and leading others.
Ideally You Will Have
- Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or a similar role within Health and Social Care
- A Health & Social Care qualification (NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent desirable)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- The ability to motivate, coach, and develop colleagues
- A genuine commitment to person-centred support
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft applications
- Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns
A driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as there may be occasions where participation in on-call responsibilities is required.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with choice, independence, and purpose.
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Shift Patterns
This position is based on 37.5 hours per week, worked across a combination of:
- Early Shift: 7:00am to 2:30pm
- Late Shift: 2:30pm to 10:00pm
- Long Day: 7:00am to 10:00pm
- Sleep-In Shift: 10:00pm to 7:00am
In addition, the role includes approximately 7.5 hours of office-based duties per month.
Why Join Lifeways? Build a Rewarding Career
- Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
- Lead and develop a dedicated support team
- Access fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications
- Benefit from clear progression opportunities within a national organisation
- Develop valuable leadership and management skills
Great Benefits
- Free DBS check
- Lifeways Rewards Scheme with discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Optional Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and wellbeing treatments
A Supportive Workplace
- Friendly and inclusive team culture
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
- Support from experienced managers and colleagues
- A workplace where your contribution is recognised and valued
Our Values
Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Values
- Caring - We put people first
- Honest - We act with integrity
- One Team - We achieve more together
- Innovative - We embrace new ideas and continuous improvement
- Courageous - We speak up and make a difference
- Equal - We treat everyone fairly and with respect
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can support your local community, help people achieve their goals, and be part of a team that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Lifeways at Portway House, Stafford, where your leadership can make a lasting impact every day.
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