Residential Care Team Leader - Peterborough

Job Description

Join Us as a Care Team Leader – Inspire the Next Generation of Support Workers

Location: Bretton, Peterborough - PE3
Hours: 7:30am - 9:30pm, 14 hr shifts
Rota: Monday to Sunday – working alternate weekends
Sleep-ins required
Pay: £13.31 per hour

At Lifeways, we believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. As a Care Team Leader at Elliot Avenue in Bretton, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering person-centred support that transforms lives.

Why Join Lifeways:

We live our Choice Values every day:

• Caring – You’ll be part of a team that puts people first.
• Honest – We foster trust through transparency and integrity.
• One Team – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Innovative – We embrace new ideas to improve lives.
• Courageous – We’re bold in our mission to make a difference.
• Equal – We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.

As the Manager at Elliot Avenue says:
“At Elliots we support people with autism. Support is given on a one to one basis and every person we support has an individual activity schedule to support with life skills and activities including tasks such as cooking, housekeeping and general health and safety. The people we support have dignity champions and safety champions too. All staff work together to provide a warm, calm and low arousal atmosphere. Our support staff act as key workers who establish a genuine relationship with the people we support and over time a sincere and caring relationship.” Manager, Elliots

What You’ll Gain

• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% off at B&Q
• Blue Light Card eligibility – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications and apprenticeships

Your Role
As a Care Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers
• Ensure people live fulfilling, independent lives
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and families
• Maintain accurate records using strong written and IT skills

Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Care Team Leaders or Senior Support Workers with NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care
• Passionate Care Assistants or Carers ready to take the next step

If you’re committed to making a difference and want to grow in a role where you’re truly valued, supported, and able to have impact, we’d love to hear from you.

 LWGE