Team Leader/Senior Personal Assistant – ADNT Needed in Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay

30 hours per week (flexible)

£15.25 per hour

Full UK driving licence preferred

We are looking for a reliable and well-organised Team Leader to join a small, established team supporting a young man with complex needs in his own home.

He is active and sociable, and requires consistent, well-judged support to remain safe and maintain his independence. This is a hands-on role, working alongside the team while also maintaining clear oversight of how support is delivered.

You will act as a link between the family and the team — ensuring agreed approaches are followed in practice, maintaining consistency, and feeding back clearly on what is working well and where adjustments are needed. You will not be working alone; this is a structured team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of the team delivering day-to-day support
• Maintain oversight to ensure care is consistent, appropriate, and supports independence
• Help establish and sustain clear routines that reduce uncertainty
• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Act as a clear point of accountability within the team
• Communicate regularly with the family, including raising concerns and sharing updates

Experience required

• Experience in care, including some responsibility for guiding or supporting others
• Confident with moving and handling (including hoist use), medication administration, and epilepsy awareness
• Working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act in practice
• Able to organise workload and follow through reliably
• Comfortable working within a family-led structure

Personal qualities

Calm, consistent, and reliable, with good attention to detail and the ability to take responsibility and see things through.

This is a practical, team-based role suited to someone who can combine day-to-day support with maintaining clear structure and consistency across the team.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.