Team Leader

National Autistic Society; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their West London Day Centre to support autistic adults in achieving independence and personal goals. Candidates should have management experience in social care and strong leadership skills. Various attractive benefits including 33 days annual leave and a robust training program are offered.

Benefits

Auto‑enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced overtime payments

Qualifications

• Experience in management and/or shift leading in a social care setting.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS Check preferable.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting individuals to integrate into their community.
• Developing home‑making skills and personal chores.
• Transforming lives for autistic adults.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Sensitivity to autistic needs

Job description

Team Leader – Social Care

Location: West London Day Centre, W3 8RR

Full time (37 hrs per week) based at the West London Day Centre.

Salary: £26,455 – £29,133.98 per annum plus Inner London Allowance.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader with a passion for working with autistic adults. The ideal candidate will be resilient, supportive, sensitive to the needs of autistic people and possess strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community.
• Developing individuals’ home‑making skills and personal chores.
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults.

Qualifications:

• Experience in management and/or shift leading in a social care setting.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable.
• Criminal background check and possession of Enhanced DBS Check (or within 12 months) is preferable.

What we can offer you:

• Auto‑enrolled Pension Scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave every year.
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism.
• Online staff discount scheme (cycle to work, season ticket loan, shopping discounts, etc.).
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members).
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary.
• Additional flexible benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduction loans – eligibility criteria may apply).
• Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme (24‑hour).
• Free access to the Headspace App – enrol up to three friends or family members for free.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced overtime – additional payments for sleep‑in and on call.
• Join the Team Scheme – Refer a friend and receive £200.

Where you will be working:

West London Day Centre, W3 8RR.

Application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Ivan Cammarata, Continuous Improvement Lead, [e-mail].

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Legal statements:

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.