Team Leader (Female)

Westcountry Case Management; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced female Team Leader to oversee 24/7 care for a client with cerebral palsy. The ideal candidate will have a Health and Social Care qualification, good IT and English skills, and experience in a similar role. This position offers 36 hours per week with the option for hybrid working after a probation period. Competitive pay at £16.00 per hour plus possible bonuses is included.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Mileage pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Full driving licence and own car required.
• Knowledge of Continuing Health Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and work as part of a team in the provision of 24/7 care for this client.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Good English skills

Education

Recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above)

NVQ Level 4 in management

Job description

Overview

Team Leader (Female)

An experienced team leader is required to work with a 30 year-old woman with cerebral palsy plus complex physical and learning disabilities. The client lives in her own accessible property, with her parents living next door.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and work as part of a team in the provision of 24/7 care for this client.

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above or a Diploma).
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in management would be desirable.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Competent IT skills and good English skills to understand and apply policies and procedures in practice.
• Knowledge of Continuing Health Care is desirable.
• Full driving licence and own car required.

Details

• 36 hours per week (weekly hours consist of 24 hours protected administrative/management time and 12 hours of support/rota work).
• Following a successful probation period, a hybrid working arrangement can be considered in relation to the administrative aspects of the role.
• Salary: £16.00 per hour. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, the successful candidate would be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to the hourly rate stated. Mileage paid as a financial incentive for this role. (Terms and conditions under regular review by the client’s court approved financial deputy.)

Requirements

• This position requires a fully enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will also be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
• Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care required. (This aligns with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.)

Interview and recruitment

• Interviews will be either held in person at the client’s house or via Zoom/other teleconferencing tools. Candidates must have the ability to attend interview via either method.
• We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date if there is a good response to the advert.

About the employer

• Westcountry Case Management Ltd — 01626 770729.
• This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Occupational Requirements.
• We are a CQC Outstanding rated healthcare business who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversees all aspects of the client’s care package on her behalf.
• Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.