Team Leader

Brainkind Neurological Centre York; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity dedicated to brain injury rehabilitation in Milton Keynes seeks a qualified individual to lead support services for clients with brain injuries. The role includes supervising support workers, assisting clients with daily activities, and ensuring adherence to care standards. Excellent communication and team-working skills are essential. You will receive a competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including annual leave and training opportunities, and the chance to work within a dedicated and friendly team.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and support

Company Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is necessary.
• Ability to manage and administer medication.
• Knowledge of current care standards and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers.
• Assist service users in daily living activities.
• Administer medication and manage petty cash procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 30 January 2026 at 01:00

Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £14.77 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

About 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 enthusiastic about the jobs they do – you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE

• To contribute to and have responsibility for providing quality social and vocational support services for service users within a specified group at a specified location or group of locations.
• To lead, supervise and develop a team of support workers to ensure the needs of the service users are met according to their individual support plan in line with company policy and procedures and regulatory standards.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of an Assistant Manager. Supervising and developing a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers, support and assist people with acquired brain injury in the performance of daily living activities to enable the development of their personal skills and attain their optimum level of independence.

The role also requires: administering medication; managing petty cash procedures; monitoring the rotas and ensuring there is cover for the unit; leading well informed handovers; and overseeing the implementation of programmed activities for all service users on a daily basis. This person will supervise the Rehabilitation Support Workers throughout the week and provide supervision to inform future development and training. As part of the MDT they will liaise with management and the clinical team within the unit to ensure a high quality rehabilitation programme is delivered.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team working skills, be self‑motivated and flexible. A full driving licence is desirable to meet travel requirements of the post.

About you:

• NVQ / QCF level 3 HSC or willingness to work towards within 12 months.
• Previous experience of working in a care setting
• Knowledge of current relevant legislation relating to care standards, health and safety and food hygiene
• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable in approach, being able to prioritise, plan and organise the workload.
• Ability to contribute to the development of service user plans.
• Knowledge and experience of managing and administering medication
• Ability to use and promote Person Centred Working demonstrating service user outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively on all levels.
• Literacy skills to meet the requirements of defensible documentation.
• Good time keeping, time management attendance skills.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of up to £14.77 per hour
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group assurance
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

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.