Job Description
£13.76 per hour | Full-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
Our Chipstead Lake supports adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live their lives their way. 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.
Your working hours
We are currently recruiting for two full-time Team Leaders, working 36 hours per week, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.
In this role you will work three long shifts per week, 7:30am - 8pm (with 30 mins unpaid break)
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.)
Why you’ll love working here
As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:
- Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends
- 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
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
We are one of the UK’s most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready to start a role where your work really matters, click Apply Now.
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.
Salary
Leonard Cheshire is a leading UK charity dedicated to supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently, with dignity and choice. For over 70 years, the organisation has been breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion through care services, employment programmes, advocacy, and global partnerships. Working at Leonard Cheshire means joining a purpose-driven, inclusive team that values diversity, empowers staff, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. With flexible working, strong learning and development support, and a culture rooted in compassion and respect, it’s a place where your work genuinely changes lives and contributes to a fairer, more accessible world.