Brainkind
Support Services - Team Leader Aylesbury
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Why Join Us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Team Leader
📍 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (Kent House)
💷 Up to £15.05 per hour + £1.00 enhancement for weekends and bank holidays
⏰ Flexible working hours
Make a Real Difference Every Day
At Brainkind, we believe that everyone with a brain injury deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. As a Team Leader at Kent House, you'll play a vital role in leading and developing a team that supports individuals through their rehabilitation journey.
Working in neurorehabilitation is more than just a care role. It's about empowering people to rebuild confidence, regain lost skills, and achieve personal goals following acquired brain injury.
About Kent House
Kent House is Brainkind's specialist residential rehabilitation service in Aylesbury, providing continuing rehabilitation, specialist care, and support for people living with acquired brain injuries. The service is part of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), a leading provider of neurorehabilitation services across the UK.
The Opportunity
As Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support services while leading, supervising, and developing a team of Support Workers. You will ensure that individuals receive person-centred support in line with their care plans, Brainkind policies, and regulatory standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of Support Workers.
- Promote and maintain high standards of care and professional practice.
- Build positive relationships with individuals, families, professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Support compliance with Brainkind quality audits and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with health and safety responsibilities across the service.
- Contribute to incident, accident, and safeguarding reporting.
- Support workforce planning and service delivery across the division when required.
- Represent Brainkind at meetings, events, and professional forums where appropriate.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience working within a care, support, or rehabilitation environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Good knowledge of care standards, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based systems.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
- A flexible, positive, and person-centred approach.
Why Join Brainkind?
We offer a rewarding role alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
- Up to £16.05 per hour including enhancements
- 33 days annual leave
- Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Group life assurance
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Long service and recognition awards
- Free on-site parking
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If you're a passionate care professional looking to progress into a leadership role while making a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory compliance checks, including enhanced DBS/PVG checks and three years of employment references.
Brainkind is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled, therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks
Brainkind are 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 is 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.
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