Care Team Leader

£13.76 per hour | Full Time 36 Hours per Week | Sobell Lodge Staplehurst | 3 shifts per week (Long days plus one sleep-in per week) Are you a compassionate, organised leader with experience in residential care? We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations, manage medication rounds, and lead a dedicated care team in providing exceptional support to our service users. Its about leading by example supporting the team so they can give the very best care every single day. Thats how one of our Team Leaders describes their role. This is your chance to make a real differencemanaging a specialist service where your leadership, clinical knowledge, and genuine care for residents truly matter. 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, working 3 long days per week: Long days: 07:00 19:30 / 10:00 22:30 One sleep-in per week Alternating weekend shifts 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 2 or Level 3 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 youll 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 UKs 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? Be part of a team where your leadership, compassion, and dedication make a real difference in residents' lives every day. Join a welcoming, supportive home where your skills are valued and your impact matters. Let's make it happen! Click Apply Now. 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.

Location: Tonbridge, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/9/2025