Team Leader - Complex Care Job Ref: JH/PR/NPH Hours: 22.5 – 35 hours per week / additional hours may be offered. Weekend working is required. Able to cover holidays and sickness Shift patterns: 7.15am – 7.45pm or 7.15pm – 7.45am Hourly rate of pay: £15.00 per hour. Location: Rothwell, Northamptonshire We are look for someone experienced to join our small team and help run a package of care for a 40 year old male with a severe learning disability and complex health needs, living in his own home in Rothwell Northamptonshire. Supporting the client to maintain their health and social needs within the home and community. Initially will be required to work day time shifts alongside HCA to get to know the client. Key Responsibilities Maintaining and updating records - care plans, MAR sheets etc. Training carers, supervisions, updating carers information Organising rotas, holidays, sickness cover Ordering and maintain good stock levels Maintain good communication between the care team and parents Have a good clinical knowledge and competency of Tracheostomy and PEG management, Epilepsy and learning disability. Support the client with all aspects of their care needs including: personal care – includes washing, dressing, showering, toileting medication administration moving and handling, positioning Tracheostomy and PEG management. Social stimulation support Work closely and maintain good communication between the care team to ensure the client has all their needs met. Essential Experience Have a good clinical knowledge of: Learning disabilities Tracheostomy PEG management, Epilepsy Medication administration Desirable Experience Ideally will be flexible, have good organisational skills, be an excellent communicator and happy to work alone and as part of a team. If you enjoy providing high quality care and feel you can bring the skills, experience and positive attitude we would like to hear from you. You must like dogs. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Education/Qualifications NVQ level 3/Care Certificate Experience Experience working within Learning disability Tracheostomy PEG Skills/Ability/Knowledge Ability to train other members of the team Empathy and sensitivity to client's needs. Confidentiality Working independently and as part of a team Good communications skills Attention to detail Good observation skills Ability to take control of situations Ability to advocate for client Good health and fitness Good hygiene Qualities/Attributes Calm Caring Organised Self-motivated Positive attitude Able to help a non-verbal client to communicate and access activities Other Requirements Driver over 25 years of age with Clean driving licence Flexibility to cover sickness in the event of sickness Undertake an enhanced DBS