Care Team Leader - Accrington, East Lancashire

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 at Chapel Apartments in Accrington — a vibrant, community-based service supporting adults to thrive in their own homes.

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About the Service

Chapel Apartments is a modern supported living service made up of nine self-contained one-bedroom apartments, designed to promote independence while ensuring tailored support is always available.

We support adults with:

• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Mental health needs
• Acquired brain injuries
• Physical disabilities
  

The service provides a balance of independence and community, where the people we support enjoy social activities, developing life skills, and being active members of their local area.

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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

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

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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.

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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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Why Chapel Apartments?

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.

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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.

LWGNW