Care Team Leader for Autism & Learning Disabilities

Home not Hospital; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Perkbox benefits

Employee wellbeing package (EAP &

Free specialist training

Ongoing coaching

Progression opportunities

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd in Carlisle is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a dedicated care team supporting a woman with learning disabilities and autism at her own home. You will lead daily routines, promote independence, and collaborate with her family to ensure safety and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have experience in PBS, strong communication, and robust organisational skills. A driving licence is required, and the role includes weekend shifts and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Understands Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred care.
• Calm, confident and consistent in approach.
• Able to lead, motivate and support a staff team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable managing rotas and day-to-day staffing issues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Holds a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small care team.
• Provide hands-on support with daily routines and activities.
• Promote independence, choice and quality of life.
• Ensure consistent communication approaches and routines.
• Manage rotas and maintain safe staffing levels.
• Use admin hours for Team Leader duties.
• Conduct staff supervisions and visits.
• Support new starters through induction.
• Identify training needs within the team.
• Review care plans and risk assessments with Area Service Manager.
• Support medication governance and record keeping.
• Liaise with family and professionals as required.
• Record health or support changes and escalate where needed.
• Provide contingency shift cover as required.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the rota.

Skills

Calm presence

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Leadership & motivation

Driving licence

Tools

IT skills

Job description

LDA Care Ltd in Carlisle is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a dedicated care team supporting a woman with learning disabilities and autism at her own home. You will lead daily routines, promote independence, and collaborate with her family to ensure safety and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have experience in PBS, strong communication, and robust organisational skills. A driving licence is required, and the role includes weekend shifts and ongoing training opportunities.