Pay
* £20.20 per hour – Team Leader admin duties (12.25 hrs per week)
* £17.17 per hour – Care shifts (24.5 hrs per week)
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rates
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Pension (subject to eligibility)
* Free parking
* Free DBS
* Regular supervision and support from an experienced Case Manager and HR team
Location
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Start Date
ASAP (subject to checks)
Job Summary
Are you a caring, confident leader who thrives in a person‑centred environment? Do you enjoy bringing creativity, energy and fun into your work? We’re looking for a proactive Care Team Leader/Support Worker to support a vibrant 25‑year‑old man with physical and developmental needs.
Our client thrives in an environment full of activity and engagement. He communicates by a variety of movements and facial expressions. He experiences epileptic seizures which vary greatly and require constant monitoring. He is wheelchair dependent, living in a fully adapted home with his family, and requires 2:1 support for all his personal and daily care needs (he cannot be left unattended). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a close‑knit team that works collaboratively to enhance his quality of life through meaningful interaction, therapeutic activities, and structured routines.
Responsibilities
As Care Team Leader
* Lead and support a team of Support Workers (including supervising staff)
* Plan rotas, oversee absence and annual leave
* Update care plans, risk assessments and maintain accurate care records
* Monitor staff competence and training
* Liaise with the family, Case Manager and therapy team
* Help organise appointments, equipment maintenance and assist our client’s family with any administrative tasks related to our client.
As Support Worker
* Support with all personal care, preparing meals and drinks, moving and handling and medication, whilst ensuring our client’s safety and wellbeing
* Implement therapy programmes (physiotherapy, OT, SLT, hydrotherapy)
* Help plan engaging, purposeful daily activities
* Create a positive, motivating, inclusive environment
Hours & Shifts
* 36.75 hours per week – Care shifts (24.5 hrs) and Team Leader admin duties (12.25 hrs) (administrative hours may be reviewed for the new position)
* Mix of day shifts (7:45 am–8 pm) and waking nights (7:45 pm–8 am)
* Weekend work included
* Hours discussed at interview
Driving
Own car required to reach workplace. Use of own vehicle for training/supervision (virtual options available for supervision). Possible future need to drive client’s automatic WAV.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references, including your last employer
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate
Essential Qualifications
* Confident leader with strong organisational and communication skills
* Experience in caring for children/young people with severe disabilities (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
* Ability to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
* Experience of formulating appropriate care plans and risk assessments for clients.
* Ability to work collaboratively with the Case Manager, maintaining regular and effective communication to ensure cohesive client support.
* Able to maintain effective working relationships, including the utilisation of the appropriate person management skills required to lead, train and support a team of support workers.
* Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and to respect our client and their family's need for privacy.
* A strong communicator with good written skills
* Compassionate, proactive and able to work collaboratively in a home environment
* Creative and positive
* Reliable, empathetic and professional
* Flexible approach and able to work additional hours when required
* Good written communication and IT skills
* Water confident – to assist with hydrotherapy
* Comfortable to be around pets – the family have a dog (does not live in the client’s area but occasionally visits)
* Able to get to the client’s home which is not on a public transport route.
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge and experience of working with people with an acquired brain injury
* Experience of carrying out therapy programmes, such as hydrotherapy.
* Experience of carrying out physiotherapy and/or multi-sensory programmes.
* Experience of using switches and other specialist IT technology.
* Full driving license (endorsements to be disclosed) and able to drive the client’s adapted vehicle (possible future need).
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.
Additional Information
Important: Please note that our client does not offer sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK.
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