Care Team Leader – Stockport (Grafton)

Company: Lifeway’s Group
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Location: Stockport
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026