Team Leader

Leonard Cheshire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay advances (before payday)

Blue Light Card

Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS membership

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a capable Team Leader to guide a care team at Chipstead Lake. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support to up to 22 adults, with rota planning and staff development responsibilities to ensure high-quality care.

You will lead by example, oversee training, and collaborate with families and health professionals. A supervisory background in care and NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a care setting.
• 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 with customers to achieve goals and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Provide hands-on care and administer medication when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexible/on-call

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

£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

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.

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.