Team Leader

Leonard Cheshire; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 28,360 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay pre-access (before payday)

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory pension

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Sevenoaks is seeking a dedicated Night Shift Team Leader for Chipstead Lake. This full‑time role (36 hrs) covers night shifts with a rota across weekdays and weekends, leading a compassionate care team to deliver person‑centred support to adults with disabilities.

Typical shifts are 8pm–8am. We offer 28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), access to pay before payday, a blue light card, pension, health plan, DBS check, and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a care setting.
• Relevant qualification NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Good communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly and take part in the on-call rota.

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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

On-call availability

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

£15.15 per hour | Full Time - 36 Hrs (Night Shifts) | Chipstead Lake - Sevenoaks

“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

Our Chipstead Lake service supports up to 22 adults with physical disabilities to live their lives their way. Our home has extensive accessible grounds and amazing views of the local fishing lake, and only a short drive from the town of Sevenoaks. We’re a relaxed, supportive, people-focused service where every day is different – from helping someone achieve a new personal goal to celebrating milestones together.

This is a full-time role working night shifts, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts include: 8pm - 8am, 3 nights a week

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the needs of the service and you.

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 check
• Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most

Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep‑Ins.

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

What helps you shine here

• Experience in a supervisory role within a care setting
• A relevant qualification (NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent)
• Good communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• A warm, supportive, and motivating approach to working with others
• Willingness to work flexibly and take part in the on‑call rota

About Leonard Cheshire

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

Ready to apply?

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.