Support worker Team Leader- Aylesbury

Chapter 2; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainkind is recruiting for a Neurorehabilitation Support Worker Team Leader at Kent House, Aylesbury. You will lead a dedicated team delivering day-to-day care for adults with acquired brain injuries, helping them regain independence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Located within a specialist rehabilitation centre, you will work alongside clinical colleagues to create a positive, motivating environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Experience supervising or leading a team, or stepping into a leadership role.
• Experience in care, support or rehabilitation environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of care legislation, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered per rehabilitation plans.
• Promote independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people supported.
• Support staff through regular supervision, coaching and development.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and care.
• Collaborate with the MDT to support rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to safeguarding and health & safety processes.
• Build relationships with families, professionals and external stakeholders.
• Support other services within the division when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Person-centred care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Our client is looking for a Neurorehabilitation Support worker Team Leader

Kent House, Aylesbury
35 hours per week/Flexible working hours
£15.05 per hour with a £1 enhancement on Weekends and Bank Holidays

Lead a team that changes lives every day.

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to take the next step in your career within specialist neurological rehabilitation?

You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, helping them regain independence, rebuild confidence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Located in Aylesbury, Kent House is a specialist residential centre providing continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for people with acquired brain injury (ABI). It forms part of the nationwide network of rehabilitation support services provided by the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT).

No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

About our Client

They are one of the UK's leading charities specialising in neurological care and rehabilitation.

Who support people living with acquired brain injuries resulting from trauma, illness, stroke, neurological conditions and other complex needs. Through expert assessment, rehabilitation and long-term support, they empower the people we support to maximise their independence and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Across their services you'll find passionate, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about the people they support and each other.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you'll provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and guidance to a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered at all times.

Working closely with clinical colleagues and service management, you'll help create a positive, supportive environment where both the people we support and your team can thrive.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, developing others and making a genuine impact within specialist neurological rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers.

• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered in line with individual rehabilitation plans.

• Promote independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support.

• Support staff through regular supervision, coaching and development.

• Maintain high standards of professional practice and person-centred care.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.

• Support compliance with policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to incident reporting, safeguarding and health & safety processes.

• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external stakeholders.

• Support other services within the division where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional care whilst supporting and inspiring others.

You'll ideally have:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve this within 12 months).

• Previous experience working within a care, support or rehabilitation environment.

• Experience supervising or leading a team, or be ready to step into your first leadership role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A flexible, organised and proactive approach.

• Knowledge of relevant care legislation, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence.

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.