Care Team Leader - Stockport (Grafton)

Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways.

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader at a welcoming supported living service in Stockport. You'll work alongside our Service Manager to lead a dedicated team, delivering life-enhancing support to adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires

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

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
• - Strong communication, written, and IT skills
• - A commitment to empowering others and leading by example

Contract & Shifts

• - 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

Feeling Valued in Your Career

At Lifeways, your contributions matter. You'll be part of a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and creates space for your ideas to shape the way we support others.

What We Offer

• - 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).

All applicants must complete a DBS check - funded by Lifeways.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.