About our client: Tom is 15 years old and lives with his Mum and Dad in their fully adapted home. Tom is a fun, engaging, and cheeky young man with a love of music, arts and crafts and spending time with his family. Tom has cerebral palsy and complex care and medical needs; he is a wheelchair user and is tube fed. He is reliant on others to meet all his health, care, and medical needs. He uses a communication book and switch, along with facial expressions, body language and sounds to support his communication. Tom has a dedicated team in place, in the coming months it will be expanding as Tom transitions to 2:1 support (day and waking night). The Care Team Leader role is newly created to ensure a smooth transition, and ongoing support is provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a professional, experienced and dynamic team.

Overview of role: The position will be largely managerial, with the workload increasing as new team members join. Typical duties such as coordinating the team, organising the rota, training, appraisals and supervisions, managing medication and equipment, arranging appointments, timesheets, updating care plans, working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and MDT's, monitoring the quality of care provided in partnership with Tom's parents and demonstrating best practice are all included. The Care Team Leader will have the opportunity to support Tom with all areas of his ADL's, work closely with colleagues/the team; offering a lovely balance for a Team Leader who does not wish to step away fully from the hands-on care and support.

Nanny (Special needs), Who this job would suit: A proactive, organised and intuitive Care Team Leader with exceptionally high standards of practice. Tom requires the Team Leader to be his advocate continually promoting his independence, enabling him to direct his care. Someone confident in their ability to manage the transition ahead and dedicated to building / growing a dynamic team.

Care Team Leader, West Sussex, RH20. A wonderful part-time opportunity for an experienced Care Team Leader to manage a team transitioning to 2:1 support, assisting a charming and engaging 15-year-old chap with complex care and medical needs. £19.00 - £21.00 Gross per Hour

Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable, driver with own car required to travel to and from client's home.
Wage/Salary: £19.00 Weekdays | £21.00 - £24.00 Weekends | Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty.
Essential: Previous experience in a Senior/Lead/Managerial role within health and social care. Experience supporting a client with a physical disability and PEG / Tube feeding. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Non-smoker / vaper
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays: 4.00pm to 10.00pm, one Saturday per month: 10.30am to 4.30pm. Additional hours available during school holidays and to cover leave. Admin hours typically worked during shift times on site. Additional admin hours are available, as and when required.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Accommodation: Staff room / office, kitchenette and private bathroom.
Recruiter: Jade (url removed) | Suhada (url removed)