About this job

Kallar Lodge is a residential care home owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, providing a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to feel safe, comfortable, and at home. The service supports adults aged 65 and over, specialising in the care of people living with dementia. Kallar Lodge offers 44 spacious en-suite bedrooms across three floors and provides high-quality, person‑centred care tailored to individual needs. Residents benefit from a range of well-maintained communal spaces, including lounges, dining areas, and the Lake Room, where they can take part in social activities, enjoy afternoon teas, and relax while overlooking the lake.

The home is further enhanced by landscaped gardens to the rear and side, as well as two internal courtyard areas, one of which includes a bird aviary, supporting a calm and therapeutic environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our established staff team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high standards of care, supporting and supervising staff, and contributing to the ongoing development of the service as we continue to provide residential and end‑of‑life care to people who can no longer remain living at home in the community.

Special requirements for this post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Adult DBS check.

Please Note:

The council is not offering sponsorship for this vacancy. Therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About you

You will be an inspiring, compassionate, and experienced professional with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff to drive the delivery of high‑quality care and excellent service provision. You will be a confident and effective communicator, capable of building strong and positive working relationships with colleagues, partner professionals, residents, and their families.

As a Team Leader, you will demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, applying these principles consistently in both service delivery and employment practice. You will be adaptable, resilient, and able to respond positively to changing situations, providing flexible and supportive leadership in line with the needs of the service.

In addition, we are seeking candidates who share and actively promote our DRIVE values, as outlined in the person specification, and who are committed to contributing to the ongoing development and success of the service.

About us

As an employee of Barking and Dagenham Council, you will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary, local government pension scheme, and access to an attractive package of employee benefits and discounts.

Barking and Dagenham is a vibrant and diverse borough, and this diversity is something we actively celebrate and value. We are committed to creating an inclusive place where people feel respected, understood, and empowered to be themselves. Our vision is to foster a community in which differences are recognised as strengths and everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.

By joining our service, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of local residents and become part of a workforce that takes pride in supporting and strengthening the Barking and Dagenham community.

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