Team Leader

£13.70 per hour | Part Time – 30 Hours per Week | Appley Cliff – Shanklin | 08:00 – 21:00 (6-hour shifts, including one office day, alternating weekends)

“It’s about leading by example – supporting the 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 with heart
 As a Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire, you will be part of a fantastic team dedicated to delivering person-centred care and support. You will help our customers live fulfilling lives, promoting independence and supporting their individual aspirations.

Your working hours
 This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week. Shifts are from 08:00 – 21:00 in 6-hour patterns, including one office day. The rota covers Monday to Sunday, working alternate weekends.

About the role
 You will supervise and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring that residents receive high-quality care, personal support, and assistance with daily living tasks. Your key responsibilities include:
 • Leading with passion and enthusiasm, promoting positive outcomes for residents
 • Supporting residents to achieve individual aspirations and maximise independence
 • Supervising, coaching, and motivating a team of Support Workers
 • Working flexibly and creatively with residents and their families
 • Promoting a person-centred approach in all aspects of care

What helps you shine here
 • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
 • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 • Experience supervising a team in a care setting
 • Flexibility to work within rostered hours and participate in an on-call rota
 • Proactive and creative approach to supporting residents

Why you’ll love working here
 As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:
 • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
 • Free Blue Light Card with discounts and perks
 • Free DBS check
 • Contributory pension scheme with competitive life cover
 • Generous annual leave
 • Comprehensive training programmes relevant to your role
 • Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 support

About Leonard Cheshire
 We are one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by regulators. For over 75 years, we have supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Ready to apply?
Click Apply Now or contact resourcingteam@leonardcheshire.org for more information.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

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, and references will be obtained for all roles.