Team Leader

Autism Initiatives; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Access NI paid

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a pro-active Team Leader to guide the Bangor Service, shaping and growing our support for individuals we serve. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care, developing staff capability and ensuring services meet evolving needs.

You will support the Service Manager, deputise when needed, and work to uphold our values of autism-focus, respect, excellence, empowerment and collaboration. Relevant care qualifications and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification in a related subject.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a Senior Support role, supporting people with Autism or learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager in every aspect of running the service and deputise in the absence of the Service Manager as required.
• Support individuals with autism or learning disabilities to enable independence.
• Promote the organisation's values and best practices within the service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

We are seeking a pro‑active and values‑driven Team Leader to lead and develop our Bangor Service. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow our support service, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs of the individuals we support.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:

Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights‑based.

Our services aim to:

• Enrich lives by providing meaningful social opportunities
• Empower individuals to make choices and pursue their own interests
• Build independence and develop practical life skills
• Connect people with opportunities within their local communities

This is an ideal role for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career. Whether you’re ready for your first leadership role or looking to expand your management skills, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact.

JOB CRITERIA – TEAM LEADER

To assist the Service Manager in every aspect of the running of the service as directed and to deputise in the absence of the Service Manager as required.

Essential

• Minimum QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification in a related subject.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a Senior Support role, supporting people with Autism or learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.

You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years service.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Incremental increases to annual leave.
• Paid bank and public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly staff cash prize draw.
• Blue light discount card.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• Comprehensive induction training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Regular 121 meetings.
• Annual Performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment. Offering free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Career break policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

If you’re passionate about person‑centred support and motivated to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under‑represented.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.