Care Team Leader / Senior Carer

Leonard Cheshire; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Wetherby is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to supervise a team of Support Workers. This role requires a passion for promoting positive outcomes for disabled individuals while ensuring they receive the best personal support. Applicants should have experience in a care environment and excel in communication and leadership skills. Join us and enhance your career in a rewarding setting where you can make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision within a care environment is essential.
• Ability to promote positive outcomes for disabled individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision of a team of Support Workers.
• Promote positive outcomes for disabled people.
• Ensure maximum independence for customers.

Skills

Supervision of Support Workers

Promoting independence

Person Centred approach

Passion and enthusiasm

Job description

Full time, 42.5 hours per week. Shifts are from 08 : 00- 20 : 30 and one shift doing either 08 : 00-14 : 30 or 14 : 00-20 : 30. We have two full time positions available.

Occasional / bank hours post is also available.

From 1 December 2025, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday). This does not apply to sleep-ins

in the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, is a home for 18 adults with physical disabilities.

We are located at- 16 Wharfedale Lawns, West Yorkshire, LS22 6PU. Please check the location before applying.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

As a Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. You will provide effective supervision of a team of Support Workers, lead with passion and enthusiasm promoting positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.

You will ensure our customers receive the very best care, personal support and assistance with daily life tasks. Supporting our Person Centred approach, you will ensure maximum independence for our customers and helping them to achieve individual aspirations.

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering you the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.