Spinal Injury Team Leader

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Team Leader/Senior Spinal Injury Support Worker in Birmingham. The role involves leading and supporting care staff while ensuring quality, person-centred care for clients with spinal injuries. Ideal candidates should have previous experience with spinal injury support, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a zero-hour contract with full-time responsibilities and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to benefits and communication platform

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Access to Wellness Centre

Support with financial wellbeing

Discounts on gym memberships

Discounts on healthcare cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting clients with spinal injury, catheter care, and bowel management.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid UK driving licence essential to drive the WAV during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate care staff to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
• Conduct spot checks, supervisions, and competency assessments.
• Assist with rota management and ensure adequate staffing for each care package.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, families, and professionals.
• Support with training and development of care staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide hands-on care when required.

Skills

Previous experience in similar role

Caring and compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

Libertatem Healthcare Group is offering an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader/Senior Spinal Injury Support Worker to join their team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will lead, support, and motivate care staff to deliver outstanding person‑centred care to clients with spinal injuries, ensuring their independence and quality of life.

Main Duties of the Job

• Lead, support, and motivate care staff to deliver outstanding person‑centred care.
• Conduct spot checks, supervisions, and competency assessments.
• Assist with rota management and ensure adequate staffing for each care package.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, families, and professionals.
• Support with training and development of care staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations.
• Provide hands‑on care when required to maintain service continuity.

About Us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a provider of exceptional care that makes a real difference in people's lives. They are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. The organisation is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Job Details

Job type: Zero‑hour contract
Shifts: 12‑hour day shifts & night shifts; team leader hours split between support work and administration.
Location: Birmingham.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full‑time.
Date posted: 22 December 2025.
Reference number: 1446648628.
Salary: Depending on experience; will be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

As a team leader, you will:

• Lead, support, and motivate care staff to deliver outstanding person‑centred care.
• Conduct spot checks, supervisions, and competency assessments.
• Assist with rota management and ensure adequate staffing for each care package.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, families, and professionals.
• Support with training and development of care staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations.
• Provide hands‑on care when required to maintain service continuity.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting clients with spinal injury, catheter care and bowel management.
• A caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid UK driving licence essential to drive the WAV during shifts.

What We Offer

• Access to our benefits and communication platform.
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers.
• Access to our Wellness Centre.
• Support with financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Discounts on healthcare cash plans.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Person Specification – Essential

• Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with spinal injury, catheter care and bowel management.
• A caring and compassionate nature.Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid UK driving licence essential to drive the WAV during shifts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Libertatem Healthcare Group.
Address: Libertatem Healthcare Group, Birmingham, B170AG.