Team Leader-Lifestyles

Job summary

Are you creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for an inspiring Lifestyles Team Leader to join our growing care home family and lead the planning and delivery of meaningful, engaging activities for our residents.

We are a high-quality care home provider, proud to deliver kind, compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment. For our residents, joining our home feels like joining a family, and we ensure the same supportive experience for our colleagues.

About the role

As Lifestyles Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in enriching the daily lives of our residents. You will lead and coordinate the Lifestyles Team, ensuring a varied and person-centred programme that reflects residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories. This is a rewarding role for someone with a fun, outgoing approach and a genuine passion for enhancing wellbeing.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards. 

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £17.00 per hour 

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

What you will be doing:

• Planning and delivering meaningful activities tailored to residents’ interests and physical and cognitive abilities.
• Encouraging active participation and creating inclusive, engaging experiences.
• Coordinating tasks and supporting the Lifestyles Team.
• Ensuring a varied and stimulating programme of daily events.
• Working closely with care staff and family members to truly understand each resident’s background, interests, and life experiences.
• Sharing best practice and encouraging all staff to take an active role in residents’ activities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A creative flair with practical skills such as arts and crafts.
• The ability to motivate, engage, and inspire others.
• A talent for creating a welcoming environment that encourages participation.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team committed to providing exceptional care with a touch of luxury. If you’re an experienced team leader who brings energy, creativity, and compassion to everything you do, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us create joyful moments, meaningful connections, and enriching experiences every day.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!