Team Leader

Lifeway’s Group; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Prudhoe is looking for a passionate Team Leader to oversee their supported living service. As a Team Leader, you will work with the Service Manager to ensure high standards of care, supervise a dedicated team of Support Workers, and promote independence among service users. Candidates should have an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care, and proven experience in a supervisory role. The position offers ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within social care.
• Flexible approach and willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call rota.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service.
• Support and supervise delivery of person-centred services.
• Promote health and safety for both service users and staff.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals supported.
• Continuously develop practice and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Team Leader - Prudhoe

Team Leader – Supported Living Service (Prudhoe)

Location: Prudhoe
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people lead their most independent lives?

At Lifeways Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for adults with learning disabilities, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our supported living service in Prudhoe.

Your Role

As Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements. You’ll supervise and support a dedicated team of Support Workers, helping them deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise the delivery of person-centred services
• Assist with rota planning and timesheet accuracy
• Promote health and safety for both service users and staff
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals supported
• Continuously develop your own practice and contribute to service improvement
• Provide supervision and guidance to Support Workers

About You

• Essential:NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within social care
• Flexible approach and willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call rota
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Join us and make a real difference in people’s lives. We offer ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.