(Ref: CD16) Team Leader - Cwmbran

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cwmbran

Hours: 10 hours

Working pattern: Weekdays & Weekends (shift pattern to be confirmed)

Pay per hour: £18.50

Closing date: 31st May 2024 (Please note - we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I’m a gentleman in my 70’S who sustained a severe brain injury several years ago, I have my own adapted property in Cwmbran and receive 2:1 support, 24 hours a day. (During the night one member of staff is awake, one member of staff is on call). I am a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers. I enjoy the company of others and have a good sense of humour. I like to watch TV, listen to podcasts and go out into the community, eg attending hydrotherapy.

I have complex physical and cognitive difficulties and receive input from a multi-disciplinary team of therapists. I’m unable to communicate verbally and have all my feeds via a PEG.

I would like my Team Leader to be warm, patient and reliable, to encourage and support me to access all opportunities and help me to maximise my quality of life. You will have effective communication skills and be able to converse with me, my family and case manager when required. You will play a key part in helping to develop my day-to-day activities and I am looking for likeminded people to aid my rehabilitation further.

As a Team Leader you will have the ability to lead my support team by being organised at managing paperwork, ensuring staff rotas are up to date and supervising and appraising the care team. You will be professional when communicating with my therapists and family members and advocate on my behalf. You will be expected to contribute to plans and risk assessments necessary for safe care to be delivered, ensuring these are up to date and reviewed on time. You will be an integral part of the team.

Essential information -

To join me as a Team Leader: -

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Drive the family vehicle.
• Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Also, Top Reasons to Apply: -

• Above the industry average for pay
• Mileage rate - 45p per mile
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference)
• Great opportunity for professional development
• Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check and full induction and training will be provided.