Team Leader


Company:	Leonard Cheshire
Salary:	from £14.55 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Glenrothes, KY7 4RT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

£14.55 per hour | Full-time | Hepburn Court and West Lodge, Glenrothes

“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

Hepburn Court is home for six adults with physical and sensory disabilities. We’re in the peaceful town of Glenrothes in Fife within walking distance of shops, hairdressers and medical facilities.

West Lodge is home for six adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We’re in the peaceful town of Glenrothes in Fife, within walking distance from hairdressers and medical facilities. We’re not far from Kirkcaldy, St Andrews and Edinburgh.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 35 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 PVG membership

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

About Leonard Cheshire

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.