Care Team Leader - Autism & LD Support (Bradford)

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

24/7 support from Clinical/Management

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Team Leader in Bradford to guide a dedicated team of Support Workers. You will ensure high-quality, person-centred care for a young adult with Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities, across home and community settings.

The role requires leadership, strong organisation and excellent communication, with a 3:1 staffing ratio around the clock. You will mentor staff, monitor care delivery and maintain detailed records to support positive

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience in Health & Social Care
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and challenging behaviours
• Senior Support Worker or Team Leader experience preferred
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
• Experience completing care records, incident reports and risk assessments
• Flexible days and waking nights

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a team of Support Workers
• Act as role model and promote best practice
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed
• Supervise staff, conduct observations and support development
• Coordinate shifts and ensure continuity of care
• Provide emotional support and positive behaviour support
• Support community access, appointments, education and social activities
• Maintain accurate records, incident reports and daily documentation
• Liaise with family, healthcare professionals and MDTs
• Respond professionally during behavioural escalation
• Promote independence, dignity and positive outcomes for the service user

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Mentoring

Communication

Decision making

Report writing

Calm under pressure

Care documentation

Job description

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Team Leader in Bradford to guide a dedicated team of Support Workers. You will ensure high-quality, person-centred care for a young adult with Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities, across home and community settings.

The role requires leadership, strong organisation and excellent communication, with a 3:1 staffing ratio around the clock. You will mentor staff, monitor care delivery and maintain detailed records to support positive