Job Description

General Information

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Location

Wetherby

Service name

Wharfedale House

Closing date

10-12-25

Job type

Full-Time

Employment type

Permanent

Salary

13.70 per hour

Description and requirements

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13.70 per hour | Full Time - 42.5 Hours per Week | Wharfedale House - Wetherby, West Yorkshire | 08:00 - 20:30 (plus one shift 08:00-14:30 or 14:00-20:30)

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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

Wharfedale House is a welcoming home for 18 adults with physical disabilities, located in the market town of Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Our residents benefit from a supportive, person-centred environment that prioritises independence and quality of life.

Your working hours

This is a full-time role, 42.5 hours per week, with shifts from 08:00 - 20:30 and one additional shift of 08:00-14:30 or 14:00-20:30. We also have occasional/bank hours available.


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

Level of professional development/registration (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 Creative and proactive approach to supporting residents

Why you'll love working here

As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:

Wagestream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday Free Blue Light Card with discounts and perks Free DBS/PVG 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?

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.