Intensive Team Leader

Autism Anglia; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing programmes

Training, supervision & development

Free on-site parking

GP and dental services access

Job summary

Autism Anglia’s Care Team Leader role at Ashton House, Peldon Campus, offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care at our Colchester campus.

You will support individuals in activities, manage medication, and ensure safeguarding while promoting development. Applicants should have a driving licence and supervisory experience; sponsorship is not provided and UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma (or working towards it).
• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years driving experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate activities in the local area.
• Previous supervisory experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Run and ensure delivery of a high-quality, safe, person-centred service and support staff and the people we support.
• Support individuals in activities, events, trips and holidays.
• Promote holistic development addressing personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs.
• Act as key worker and communicate with management about achievements and concerns.
• Role model proactive, enthusiastic and positive behaviour and set performance expectations.
• Manage receipt, storage and administration of medication with audits and reviews.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Driving licence

Autism/learning disabilities awareness

Education

Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Job Introduction

Care Team Leader - Ashton House, Peldon Campus

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for a Team Leader to lead our dedicated team at our Peldon Campus, Colchester.

For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Location

Peldon, Colchester, CO7

Salary

£28,997.24 per annum (£15.03 per hour)

Hours

Full-time: 37 hours per week (overtime available)

Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.

About the role

As a Care Team Leader, you will:

• As part of the management team, take day-to-day responsibility for running and ensuring delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service which supports and empowers staff and the people we support.
• Support individuals in a variety of activities, including sport, leisure, cultural and recreational events, day trips, and holidays.
• Promote the development of individuals we support by using a holistic approach which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs.
• Act as and be responsible for key worker roles to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met and engage in regular communication with the management team to ensure individual achievements and concerns are discussed.
• Act as a role model and encourage staff to demonstrate a proactive enthusiastic and positive approach, ensuring they are aware of expectations regarding their performance and conduct
• Manage the receipt, storage and administration of medication and associated record keeping. Undertaking reviews and audits to ensure safe administration
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience as a Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Hold or are working towards their Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role and leading a team.
• It is essential that you hold a full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years of driving experience
• Can identify and support the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals with communication needs.
• Are experienced in providing intensive behavioural support.
• Have strong communication skills and experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Benefits & Support

At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
• Comprehensive training, supervision, and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, ensuring guidance and assistance are always available.
• Access to GP and dental services.

Commitment to Diversity

Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).