Position: Team Leader – Supported Living Services (Tameside, Greater Manchester)
Salary: £14.60 per hour. Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester (postcode M43 7BB). Position duration: Permanent. Role type: Team Leader. Ref No: 12787.
We are looking for an experienced Support Worker or Team Leader to lead dedicated teams across two supported living services. You will work with Service Managers, motivate staff and deliver high‑quality, life‑enhancing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions.
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
About the Services
Our supported living services in Tameside are part of Lifeways’ expansion in the North-West. Each property is designed to promote independence, community involvement, and personal growth, with assistive technology, communal spaces, and access to local amenities.
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
Shift Patterns
* Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
* Shifts between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday
* Rotational shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
* Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support across both services
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 per 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. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).
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Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Take the next step in your care career – we’re excited to meet you!
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