We are looking for an experienced Senior or Team Leader to join a team of 3 working with 'J', a 12-year old young man who has cerebral palsy.
Location: Kingswood, Surrey
Hours: 28 hours per week term time, and overtime during the school holidays
Pay:
- £18.50 per hour for weekday hours
- £19.50 per hour for any weekend hours
- Time plus ½ for bank holiday hours
Regular Term Time Shift Pattern:
- Monday: 6:30am until 10:30am (4 hours) and 15:30 until 19:30 (4 hours)
- Tuesday: 6:30am until 10:30am (4 hours) and 15:30 until 19:30 (4 hours)
- Thursday: 6:30am until 10:30am (4 hours)
- Friday: 6:30am until 10:30am (4 hours) and 15:30 until 19:30 (4 hours)
Split shifts will not be necessary at all times. A combination of early and late shifts will be available.
School Holidays Shift Pattern
- Up to 5-days per week to be covered by the team – Up to 10 hours per day, supported by part time hours.
Essential Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet These)
- Full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
- Comfortable supporting with personal care and community access
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- At least three years experience of working in health or social care role
- Experience of writing care plans and risk assessments
- Experience of leading and managing other people, providing supervision and mentorship.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and supportive Team Leader to lead a small support team for Client J. All care is currently provided in J’s family home. The Team Leader will provide “on the ground” support to the team on a daily basis with assistance provided by J’s case manager, with additional hours allocated for administration tasks.
About J
J has cerebral palsy and dystonia, he is dependent on a gastrostomy tube to meet his nutrition and hydration needs and is a full-time wheelchair user, meaning that he is hoisted for all transfers. He requires 24-hour postural management and is doubly incontinent.
J communicates by eye pointing, and use of eye gaze. He can be hypersensitive to noise and will spasm and jump. J is highly observant and understands spoken language well. He enjoys “people watching.
J also enjoys being out in his garden, watching sport on the TV, arts and crafts, baking and being read to. He enjoys sensory activities such a kinetic sand, bubbles, and relaxing with lights on in the evening.
Hours
- 24 hours per week worked directly with J before and after school
- 4 hours administrative time per week to enable sufficient management of support team
- Flexibility required (agreed in advance)
- Opportunity for additional hours as the care package grows
Key Responsibilities
- Support with daily living and personal care
- Assist with community activities and social engagement
- Promote independence and ensure safety
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Maintain accurate records and communicate with the wider care team
- Updating care plans and risk assessments (IT skills are necessary)
- Act as a role model for the other staff
- Maintaining the team rota, ensuring that annual leave and sickness is managed and there is sufficient cover to meet J’s needs
- Responsibility for checking staff timesheets monthly and ensuring staff are meeting their contractual obligations, including following the correct absence management procedures
- Maintaining excellent communication with J’s mother. and members of the MDT
- Working with J's mother to maintain health and safety in the home, including overseeing the completion of associated audits, co-ordinating regular equipment servicing and maintenance and reporting any issues swiftly
Benefits
- £18.50 per hour for weekday hours
- £19.50 per hour for any future weekend hours
- 5.6 Weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Employer sick pay (2 weeks)
- Time and a half pay on Bank Holidays
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Access to employee assistance programme and staff discounts
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS (with barred list) required (paid by employer)
- Full employment history and references required
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Pay: £18.50-£19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- supervisory or mentoring: 1 year (required)
- working with children with disabilities: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
