Senior Support Worker at Brainkind, Horsham, West Sussex

Team Leader – Specialist Neurorehabilitation

Location: Horsham

Salary: Up to £15.21 per hour + £1.00 per hour location allowance

Hours: 35 hours per week

Lead a team that changes lives every day.

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress your career within specialist neurological rehabilitation?

Brainkind is looking for a compassionate and motivated Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Kerwin Court in Horsham. This is an opportunity to lead a team delivering specialist rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injuries, helping people regain independence, rebuild confidence and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech & Language Therapists, you'll play an important role in supporting both the people we support and the Rehabilitation Support Worker team.

About Brainkind

Brainkind is one of the UK's leading charities specialising in neurological care and rehabilitation.

We support adults living with acquired brain injuries caused by trauma, illness, stroke and other neurological conditions. Through expert rehabilitation, we help people maximise their independence and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

At Brainkind, you'll be joining a supportive organisation where collaboration, compassion and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you'll provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered in line with individual rehabilitation plans.

You'll work closely with the multidisciplinary team to create a positive environment that supports rehabilitation, independence and outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Ensure person-centred support is delivered in line with individual rehabilitation plans.

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

• Support staff through supervision, coaching and development.

• Maintain high standards of care, professionalism and compliance.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Support quality audits, safeguarding, health & safety and incident reporting.

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

• Provide support across other Brainkind services within the division where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting others to develop.

You'll ideally have:

- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to complete within 12 months.

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

- Experience supervising or leading a team, or be ready to take the next step into leadership.

- Excellent communication and organisational skills.

- A flexible, proactive and positive approach.

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

- A genuine passion for helping people achieve greater independence.

What We Offer

- Up to £15.21 per hour plus £1.00 per hour location allowance.

- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.

- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.

- Health Cash Plan.

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

- Comprehensive induction, training and ongoing career development.

- Company pension scheme.

- Group Life Assurance.

- Free on-site parking.

- Eye care voucher scheme.

- Long Service Awards and employee recognition.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.

Brainkind is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued and supported.