Team Leader

Care Team Leader in Southend-on-Sea, SS3. Full-time position leading a large care team providing day and night support to a gentleman with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). GBP34,000.00 + Gross per Annum

Nearest Tube/Station: Shoeburyness or Thorpe Bay
Wage/Salary: GBP34,000.00 + Gross per Annum GBP17.00 Weekdays GBP19.50 Weekends GBP10.42 Sleeping Nights Quoted in Gross
Driver Essential? Yes, essential. WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty
Essential: 2+ years in a managerial / supervising or Team Leader role in the health and social care sector. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 176 hours on average per 4 weeks rolling rota. 24 or 12-hour shifts plus set days for admin hours. Shifts start at 8.00am.
Family/Client Pets: Yes, a dog (friendly)
Accommodation: Bedroom and ensuite for use whilst on duty.
Recruiter: Jade (url removed)

About this client/child: Simon is a well-travelled, intelligent, and outgoing, older gentleman who lives his life to the full. He is a father, and although his children are all grown up, he plays an active role in their lives and they regularly come to visit or go out for meals, coffee etc. Several years ago, Simon sustained a brain injury secondary to a hemorrhage and stroke. Prior to this he was fit, healthy and a successful businessman. As a result of his Acquired Brain Injury (frontal lobe), his mobility has been affected - he is a full-time wheelchair user, and he is in the early stages of vascular dementia. Simon is a happy, engaging gentleman with a great sense of humour, a love of history, especially WW2, football, music, travel and walking his dog. With the help of his support team, he is living independently at home in Shoeburyness. His home is fully adapted to meet all his needs, including hoists etc.

Overview of role: The Care Team Leader will be responsible for managing and leading a large care team, fostering a supportive ethos, and ensuring all aspects of Simon s care plan are regularly reviewed, remain current and are implemented consistently. Admin hours are set aside each week to enable you to complete administrative tasks such as updating care plans, completing staff supervisions/ appraisals, monthly team meetings, induction of new staff, managing stocks (general supplies and medication), organising medical and therapy appointments. You will be responsible for maintaining, coordinating, and reviewing the staff rota, annual leave, sickness levels, agency cover and staff training, while maintaining accurate and up to date documents to share with the case management. The Care Team Leader will work contact hours with Simon, supporting him with all aspects of his ADLs, accessing the community, leisure activities, life admin, support whilst travelling (overseas and in the UK), diary management, maintenance of familial relationships, and assisting him to care for his dog. Shifts are typically 24 hours, and the role offers an excellent work/life balance for all the team. Simon appreciates his team greatly, and it shows, as members of his care team have worked with him for several years.

Who this job would suit: A robust, resilient, confident, and experienced Care Team Leader, with excellent communication skills and a great sense of humour. For this role it is essential that you are a confident driver with a full clean driving licence.

What s great about this job: This is a permanent, full-time, dynamic position supporting a true gentleman with a zest for life. There is lots of work to be done as the team lead, however, with the support of Simon s case management team, and his care team you can really make a positive difference to his life.

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information.