Lead Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator

Head First Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Head First Ltd in Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a Lead Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator to support an adult with an acquired brain injury. This 20-hour-per-week role combines hands-on care with leadership and team coordination to help the client stay independent and engaged in everyday activities.

You will provide person-centred support, coordinate a small team of Personal Assistants, manage rotas, liaise with professionals, and help develop routines that maximise independence.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills.
• Driver with access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Coordinate and support a small team of Personal Assistants.
• Assist with rota planning, communication and day-to-day organisation.
• Liaise with professionals and members of the wider support network.
• Help develop systems and routines that enable successful outcomes.
• Support the use of technology and practical solutions to maximise independence.
• Encourage participation in social, leisure and community activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Rota planning

Communication

Technology literacy

Driver

Job description

Lead Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Hours: 20 hours

Rate of Pay

• Weekday rate: £16.74
• Weekend rate: £18.07

Are you an organised, proactive person who enjoys supporting others to live life to the fullest?

We are looking for a Lead Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator to join a dedicated team supporting an adult with an acquired brain injury to live an active, independent and fulfilling life in the Fareham area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on support with team coordination and leadership responsibilities. No two days are the same, and you will play an important part in helping the client achieve their goals, maintain independence and enjoy everyday activities.

About the Role

As Lead Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Coordinate and support a small team of Personal Assistants.
• Assist with rota planning, communication and day-to-day organisation.
• Liaise with professionals and members of the wider support network.
• Help develop systems and routines that enable successful outcomes.
• Support the use of technology and practical solutions to maximise independence.
• Encourage participation in social, leisure and community activities.

About You

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• A confident communicator with strong leadership skills.
• Compassionate, professional and reliable.
• Comfortable using technology and digital systems.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A driver with access to a vehicle (essential).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life.
• A varied and rewarding role with responsibility and autonomy.
• Ongoing support and guidance from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to contribute to innovative and outcome-focused support.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can combine leadership, organisation and hands-on support, we would love to hear from you.

About Head First

Head First is a CQC-registered Case Management company. We assist clients in recruiting and managing their own support teams.

Head-First do not directly employ support workers, but we recruit them on behalf of our clients, and our dedicated and experienced case managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the support team.

• Regular 1:1 clinical supervision
• 24/7 emergency on-call support
• HR and payroll support
• Comprehensive training and ongoing guidance

Our case managers oversee all aspects of the client's care package to ensure safe, effective, high-quality support.