Care Team Leader in Bray, SL6. Monday to Friday position available for an experienced and professional Care Team Leader to manage a dedicated team and support a cheerful, happy, and engaging 12-year-old boy with SEN. Offering: £37,300.00 + Gross per Annum
Nearest Tube/Station: Maidenhead Railway - will need own car to travel to and from family home
Wage/Salary: £37,300.00 + Gross per Annum | £20.00 Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Yes, to travel to and from family home.
Essential: Experience supporting a young person with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), experience in a senior, managerial or team leader role
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 36 hours on average per week. Monday to Friday: Term-time 3.30pm to 9.00pm and School Holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm. 5 hours allocated for admin / team lead duties each week
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Recruiter: Jade jade@snapcare.co.uk
About this client/child: Jake, 12, is a cheeky, energetic, and outgoing young chap with a love for swimming, train rides and water play. He enjoys playing in his sensory room and in general creating some mischief! Jake lives at home in Bray, Berkshire with his family and has a care team who provide day and night support. He has Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), a Learning Disability, Development Delay, and a Visual Impairment. When at home, Jake is mobile, and when outside or for longer journeys he uses his wheelchair. Jake strives for his independence, and his family and team support assist him to reach all his targets and goals. His team is growing, and he requires a professional and dedicated Care Team Leader to join and support his team of support workers.
Overview of role: The Care Team Leader will be responsible for managing and running the care team, arranging staff inductions, training, meetings, appraisals and supervisions. The typical duties include rota management, completing care logs, updating care plans, ordering stock, managing therapy / health care appointments and liaising with other healthcare professionals, working in collaboration with Jake’s family and case management team. The opportunity is available to also work with Jake on a 1:1 basis Monday to Friday. He requires 1:1 assistance and support with his afterschool and bedtime routine, this will include assistance with personal care, self-help skills, supporting with afterschool activities, preparing meals and snacks, assisting and implementing therapy programmes (training provided by Jake’s therapist), and arranging fun and engaging learning and play opportunities. During school holidays you will plan daily outings and trips that Jake can enjoy and participate in. The role will involve supporting Jake with self-regulation and helping him to manage his expressive behaviours.
Who this job would suit: A confident, organised and reliable Care Team Leader with strong communication skills. You will bring new ideas, be creative and motivational. Jake needs a Care Team Leader with the highest standard of practice and someone who brings out the very best of all team members. Due to the family home’s location, you must be a driver with your own transport.
What’s great about this job: Supporting Jake is the best part of this role, he is a funny, gregarious young chap with a zest for life! You will be working with and leading a great team of dedicated, proactive and professional support workers, and will receive regular supervision and ongoing support from Jake’s Case Management Team. A fantastic opportunity for continued professional development.
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.