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Would you love to be part of a great team that enables a teenager to live in his own home?

We are seeking an experienced Care Team Leader to work with a teenage boy with an acquired brain injury that he sustained in a car accident a number of years ago.

Heres a message from him:

Calling all lovers of the outdoors!

Hi, I am 14-year-old young man looking for a Care Team Leader - I dont mind what your age, gender or orientation is, but I would prefer someone enthusiastic that can think outside of the box to keep me busy and safe.

You should have a great sense of humour, are kind, honest and happy to support me in getting out and about and completing my therapies. I need support with my personal care and all aspects of daily living, I use a wheelchair to get around and I have my own wheelchair accessible van, I love to go for drives and go out on trips. I enjoy being outdoors for walks, whatever the weather. I like all things sensory so you must be creative, I like books being read to me, being part of the chat and swimming. I live with my family who are very important to me.

I am looking for a Care Team Leader to work on shift as part of my team but also to co-ordinate the rota, supervise and manage my day-to-day support, make sure I am well looked after and that the team are working together.

If you are interested in joining me, please apply.

A lover of walks and a big coat essential!!

Duties, hours and pay for the Care Team Leader:

Your duties will include co-ordinating the rota to ensure cover is in place at all times, ensuring smooth running and that everybody knows what they are doing. You will work on shift for the majority of your hours assisting with personal care, social and leisure activities and rehabilitation activities, whilst also having some time to work off shift to complete the rotas and supervision duties.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

The salary for this role is up to £15.00 per hour depending on experience.

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

* Previous experience of working in the Health sector.

* A valid driving licence and own car is essential.

* You should preferably be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course).

* This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The specialist case management and rehabilitation company provides services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland.

The company is committed to the continuous learning and development of all their staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in our peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. They provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training. Some of the training courses include:

* Acquired Brain Injury

* Medication administration

* Mental Capacity & Safeguarding

* Moving and Handling

* Postural Management

* First Aid

Please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Job ref: LSC429