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Leonard Cheshire; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,486,000 - 26,725,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay advances

Blue Light Card

Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Chipstead Lake is seeking a confident Team Leader to inspire a small care team and deliver person-centred support. You’ll organise rotas, supervise training, and liaise with families and professionals to promote independence while delivering hands-on care and occasional medication administration.

Chipstead Lake, near Sevenoaks, Kent, offers a welcoming setting for up to 22 adults. This part-time role spans 24 hours per week across weekdays and weekends, with a rota that

Qualifications

• Experience leading care teams in a similar setting.
• Compassionate, patient-focused leadership with good communication.
• Ability to manage rotas and staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care
• Organise rotas and ensure the right staffing levels at all times
• Support with training, development, and supervision of staff
• Work alongside customers to achieve their goals and promote independence
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Step in to provide hands-on care and administer medication when needed

Skills

Team leadership

Staff rostering

Staff training

Patient-centred care

Communication with families

Medication administration

Job description

Team Leader

£15.15 per hour | Part-time | Chipstead Lake

"It’s about leading by example - supporting my team so they can give the very best care every single day."

That’s how one of our Team Leaders describes their role. If you’re a confident, compassionate leader who’s ready to inspire others and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Chipstead Lake, in the peaceful village of Chipstead in Kent, is home for up to 22 disabled adults. Our home has extensive, accessible grounds and incredible views of the village’s large fishing lake. A local pub and a supermarket are very close by, and we’re only a short drive from the town of Sevenoaks. Our service feels like family - relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

This position offers 24 hours per week, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Hours are between 8am - 8pm, covering two shifts a week.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and leadership training
• Free DBS membership
• Employee Assistance Programme - support when you need it most

What you'll do

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care
• Organise rotas and ensure the right staffing levels at all times
• Support with training, development, and supervision of staff
• Work alongside customers to achieve their goals and promote independence
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Step in to provide hands-on care and administer medication when needed

About Leonard Cheshire

Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026