Care Team Leader

Care Team Leader, SE6 London. Exciting new opportunity for professional Team Leader, to support and lead ‘Team Sophia’ 12 years old, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, wheelchair user. £24.00 gross per hour
* Nearest Station: Catford, Lewisham plus various bus routes
* Salary/Wage: £24.00 gph
* Driving Requirements: Driver not required
* Essential: 2 plus years’ experience as senior support worker/team leader, supporting a small home care team. Paediatrics, excellent command of the English language, physically fit, *female applicants only
* Desirable: PEG feeding, Epilepsy management, manual handling, personal care
* Start Date: ASAP
* Days & Hours: A minimum of 16 hours per week over 3 set days (mutually agreed) between Monday and Friday, 06.45 am to 09.50 am | 3.15 pm to 8.30 pm. Plus 4/5 hours admin allocated each week.
* Pets in Home: One very friendly cat
* Recruiter Contact: Janet (url removed)
About the Client: Meet Sophia, 12 years old and truly the star of the show! She’s a very special young girl who lives with her mum, and older brother, whom she absolutely adores. Sophia thrives on upbeat, funny interactions; slapstick humour has her in hysterics, and singing songs related to everyday activities like brushing her hair or teeth brings her real joy. One of Sophia’s favourite things is messy play, whether it’s slime, foam, or water, the messier the better! She also enjoys quieter moments, especially watching one of her top five all-time favourite films. Sophia is a wheelchair user and loves going on buses and trains for appointments or short trips out and about. She sustained an Acquired Brain Injury at birth, which presents as Cerebral Palsy, global developmental delay, and epilepsy. She is non-verbal and receives all feeds and medication via her PEG. Sophia communicates in her own unique way. If asked the right questions, she will look at you for “yes” and look away for “no.” Her signs of discomfort or sadness can be subtle, but as her support team builds trust and connection with her, these cues become easier to recognise. She is also beginning to use an Eye Gaze device to support her communication.
The Role at a Glance: The Care Team Leader will lead a small team and work closely with Sophia’s active Physio and case management team. Responsibilities include coordinating and following care plans, overseeing training, supervising staff, conducting appraisals and supervisions, and organising rotas. The shift times above are the hours you will work on a 2:1 basis with Sophia, once school transport picks Sopha up the admin hours are carried out, spread over the 3 days. More detailed information about this is available on application. There is a comprehensive care plan regarding afterschool activities, therapies and Sophia’s sleep hygiene. Sophia has her own fully adapted room/wet room downstairs.
This Job Would Suit: This is a very exciting time to be joining ‘team Sophia’ Until now, Sophia hasn’t had a permanent team in place, making this new Team Leader role a significant responsibility but a fantastic opportunity. The right person will bring invaluable skills; leading by example, setting a positive and motivated tone, and ensuring colleagues feel supported. By championing the team in this way, the Team Leader will help create a strong foundation, equipping Sophia’s team with the tools they need to make sure Sophia feels safe secure and happy.
Why You’ll Love This Role: Full package of online training plus in person manual handling, epilepsy, gastrostomy feed, and medication. The opportunity to work with this exceptional little girl will give you the most fulfilling experience and the chance to make a lasting difference. Apply now to be part of Sophia’s exciting new chapter.
Recruitment Process: This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010