Team Leader
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | BS23 4AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 375 |
Summary
£14.70 per hour | Full-time | Birnbeck House
“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 Birnbeck House service 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
This is a full-time role - 36 hours per week, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. You’ll also take part in our on-call system to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Typical shifts may include:
Day shifts: 7:30am - 8:00pm
We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the needs of the service and you.
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 check
Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most
Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins.
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?
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.
“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 Birnbeck House service 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
This is a full-time role - 36 hours per week, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. You’ll also take part in our on-call system to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Typical shifts may include:
Day shifts: 7:30am - 8:00pm
We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the needs of the service and you.
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 check
Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most
Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins.
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?
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.