Team Leader – Horsham Area
Company: Morning Stars Care
Pay: £14 - £14.75 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Morning Stars Care is looking for a dedicated and proactive Team Leader to join our team in the Horsham area.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting a team of Support Workers while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times. You will lead by example, empower individuals with a range of conditions to live fulfilling and independent lives, and ensure staff are supported to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay: £14.00 – £14.75 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Time and a half pay on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Bank holidays included in annual leave entitlement (additional day off if worked)
- Paid Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression
- Meaningful and rewarding work
Shift Patterns
- Early: 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Late: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Waking Night: 10:00pm – 8:00am
Further information
- 3 week rolling rota, working 1 weekend out of 3 and working 4 shifts per week.
- Week day shifts - 8 hours
- Weekend shifts - 12 hours
About Morning Stars Care
At Morning Stars Care, we go beyond simply providing support, we are dedicated to enriching lives through compassionate, person-centred care. Our mission is to deliver tailored, holistic support that prioritises each individual’s physical, emotional, and social wellbeing while promoting independence, dignity, and choice. We treat every person we support like family, working collaboratively with professionals and loved ones to ensure the highest standards of care. With a strong focus on compassion, respect, and excellence, we are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for both the people we support and our staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Support Workers
- Ensure high standards of care and compliance are maintained
- Support individuals to build independence and confidence
- Encourage and enable access to social and community activities
- Promote choice, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care
- Provide emotional support and reassurance
- Work positively with individuals who may present behaviours of concern
- Follow and contribute to the development of person-centred support plans
- Participate in on-call and contingency cover as required
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who:
- Treat others with dignity, kindness, and respect
- Have strong leadership and communication skills
- Believe everyone deserves a full and meaningful life
- See the person, not the diagnosis or behaviour
- Remain calm and compassionate under pressure
- Are proactive, organised, and solution-focused
- Value equality, inclusion, and human rights
- Are honest, accountable, and open to reflection
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience in a senior-level care role
- Experience and understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and Access Care Planning/Access People Planner. (desirable)
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
- Must have business insurance for car
- Ability to complete 1 sleep-in shift per week
- Ability to complete one on-call/on-hand shift per week to cover sickness/absence
- Ability to work alternate weekends
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact as a leader in care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Morning Stars Care in delivering outstanding support in the Horsham community.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£14.75 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you able to do one on-call/on hand shift where you can cover sickness/absence? This is essential
- Do you need sponsorship to work in the UK? Unfortunately we do not offer this
- What is your current postcode?
- Are you able to work alternate weekends? (This is essential)
- Do you have a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent (not essential)
- Are you able to do 1 sleep-in shift per week?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
