GL10 Care Team Leader

SNAP Care; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader to support a vibrant young girl with complex care needs. This rewarding role involves leading a dedicated team, managing care plans, and ensuring a nurturing environment tailored to the child's unique requirements. Flexibility in shifts, including evenings and weekends, allows for a balanced work-life dynamic. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and possess a genuine love for working with children. Join a supportive family environment where your contributions will make a real difference in a child's life.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Supportive Family Environment

Opportunity to Build a Team

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial or lead role supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a care team for a young girl with complex medical needs.
• Manage care plans, medication, and team supervision.

Skills

Managerial Experience

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Organizational Skills

Experience with Children

Job description

Care Team Leader, Gloucester, GL10

A fantastic opportunity available for a professional and dedicated Care Team Leader to lead a growing care team supporting a fabulous little girl with complex care and medical needs. GBP40,000.00 + Gross per Annum

Details

• Nearest Tube/Station: Stonehouse Train Station
• Wage/Salary: GBP21.50 Weekdays, GBP23.50 Weekends, GBP40,000.00 + Gross per Annum
• Driver Essential? Yes, WAV (automatic drive) for use on duty
• Essential Experience: Managerial/lead role experience, supporting a young person with additional needs. Open to female applicants only.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: 36 hours/week, including admin/lead duties. Shifts: Term-time (Mon-Fri 4-8pm), Weekends and School Holidays (8am-8pm), Waking Nights (8pm-8am). Shifts can be flexible.
• Family/Client Pets: Yes, friendly Labrador
• Accommodation: Staff room/office
• Recruiter: Jade Suhada

About Elsa

Elsa is a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, full-time wheelchair user, requiring manual handling support, with a PEG, dystonic episodes, and controlled epilepsy. She enjoys sounds, facial expressions, and body language to communicate, and is a fan of Mr Tumble. Elsa attends school full-time and has a full MDT and Case Manager supporting her care. She is playful, cheeky, and loves to be silly, making this a rewarding role for someone who loves working with children.

Role Overview

This dynamic role involves working 1:1 with Elsa, building a care team, and setting standards. Responsibilities include rota planning, supervision, team meetings, updating care plans, medication management, stock ordering, and activity planning. The role offers flexibility in shifts, including days and nights, with support from a Case Manager.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, positive, and passionate about helping children reach their potential. Excellent communication skills, kindness, confidence, and a love for play, singing, dancing, and being silly are essential. Elsa has specified that this role is open to females only, as per the legal requirements.

Benefits

Opportunity to build and lead a team from the ground up, with ongoing support. Elsa and her family are welcoming and supportive, making this a highly rewarding position for the right candidate.

Additional Information

Applications will be screened for essential criteria. By applying, you consent to your CV and contact details being shared with the client. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.