Care Team Leader

New Yesterday

Location:

Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Days and Hours: Permanent full-time role.36.75 hours per week - 24.5 hours for care shifts and 12.25 hours for administrative duties (please note the administrative hours will be reviewed where this isa new position). Typical shift patterns are Days, 7.45am-8pm and Waking nights, 7.45pm-8am. A combination of shifts will be worked including weekends. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Pay:

£20.20 per hour for Team Leader administrative duties and

£17.17 per hour

for care shifts Driver required?

Applicants need their own car to get to work due to the location of the client's home.

Driving Client's Car?

There is not currently a need to drive the client's car . There is a possibility in the future there may be a need to drive the Client's automatic Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV).

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes (if licence held) to attend training and supervision. Supervision can be held virtually.

Essential Experience: Leading a care team, complex medical needs and supporting a person through waking nights

Desirable: Experience working with adults with complex needs and an interest in therapy

Pets:

1dog but it lives within the family home on the same site (adjacent to the client)

Accommodation (while on duty):

Fully adapted family home.

Interviews Week Commencing:

Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks) Do you thrive in a leadership role and enjoy working in a professional, person-centred care environment? Are you passionate about making a difference while engaging in activities? Were looking for a dynamic, creative Care Team Leader/Support Worker to join our team in supporting a vibrant young man with physical and developmental challenges. This role is more than just careits about bringing energy, creativity, and fun into his daily life! Our client is a 25-year-old who thrives in an environment full of activity and engagement. He communicates by a variety of movements and facial expressions. He experiences epileptic seizures which vary greatly and require constant monitoring. He is wheelchair dependent, living in a fully adapted home with his family, he requires 2:1 support for all his personal and daily care needs (he cannot be left unattended). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit team that works collaboratively to enhance his quality of life through meaningful interaction, therapeutic activities, and structured routines. As a Care Team Leader you will: Lead and co-ordinate a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care. Manage rotas, annual leave and absences, update care plans, supervise staff, maintain care records and monitor training and competency levels of staff. Work closely with our Client's family, the Case Manager and multidisciplinary team including therapists. To assist with the organisation of appointments andassist our clients family with any administrative tasks relating to our Client. To ensure our client's equipment is maintained as appropriate. As Support Worker you will: Engage in Daily Activities: Help plan and participate in activities that stimulate and entertain, ensuring every day is filled with moments of joy. Support and Care: Provide essential care, including preparing and giving all food and drinks for our client, personal care, moving and handling, and medication administration, while ensuring his safety and wellbeing. Collaborate with Professionals: Work with therapists and the family to implement physio, speech and language therapist, OT, hydrotherapy and other therapeutic programs, making each session interactive and enjoyable. Be a Positive Influence: Create a lively atmosphere that encourages the clients participation in all aspects of his routine. Benefits: Competitive hourly pay (as outlined above) Ongoing training and support 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata Free DBS check and pension (subject to qualifying status) Opportunity to develop specialised skills and grow within a dedicated team If youre ready to bring your energy, creativity and care skills to a role where youll be truly valued, wed like to hear from you. Apply now and help us create a vibrant, supportive environment for this exceptional young man. Important:

Please note that our client does not offer sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or background.

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