Team Leader

£13.76 per hour | Full Time – 36 Hours per Week | Sobell Lodge – Staplehurst | Various Shifts (Long, Short, Twilight, plus one sleep-in per week)

“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 full-time role of 36 hours per week, covering a variety of shifts:

• Long days: 07:00 – 19:30 / 06:30 – 19:00 / 10:00 – 22:30
• Short days: 06:30 – 13:00 / 13:00 – 19:00
• Twilight shift: 16:00 – 22:30
• One sleep-in per week

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

About the role
As a Care Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire, you will supervise and support a team of Support Workers, promoting positive outcomes for residents and supporting a flexible, person-centred approach. You will:
 • Lead with passion and enthusiasm, ensuring residents receive high-quality care and support
 • Support customers with daily tasks and help them achieve their individual aspirations
 • Promote independence through personalised care planning
 • Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of Support Workers
 • Work collaboratively with residents, families, and colleagues to provide excellent 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
 • 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.