Team Leader

Acuity Care Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Care Group offers an exciting opportunity for a Community Team Leader in St Austell, providing tailored compassionate care for individuals with autism and complex needs. The role involves overseeing support workers and ensuring high-quality care while managing administrative tasks. Candidates should be local, experienced in learning disabilities, and possess a driving license.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards for discounts and offers

Westfield Health Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access and cashback

Employee Assistance Programme for mental wellness

Blue Light Card discounts and tickets

Further NVQ training in Health and Social Care

Opportunities for progression

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme up to £500

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Disabilities and Autism is essential.
• Previous work dealing with Challenging behaviours required.
• Empathetic approach to care and support is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
• Oversee and manage a team of support workers.
• Handle administrative tasks including staff rotas and care plans.

Skills

Learning Disabilities

Autism

Challenging behaviours

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Community Team Leader

Pay rate: £16.80

We have a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their family home in St Austell. This person has autism and challenging behaviour, but this does not define them. They have a great sense of humour and enjoy hobbies such as swimming and shopping. To make the most of outings, we need local candidates who know the area and can drive a car with a full UK Driving Licence.

Enriching activities are important in your support, and you will bring an empathetic approach to make a positive difference. Previous experience in the following areas is required:

• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Challenging behaviours

What will your shift involve?

Your role includes providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the individual's needs, overseeing, inspiring, and managing a team of support workers. You will also handle administrative tasks such as creating staff rotas and maintaining care plans.

More about Acuity Care Group

With nearly 20 years of experience, we support over 900 staff across various roles. We are a Supported Living healthcare provider with three divisions: LD&A (Learning Disabilities & Autism), Bespoke, and Team Brain Injury. This role is within our LD&A division, supported by an experienced Team Leader.

We support adults and children with complex physical and mental disabilities, focusing on person-centred care that promotes empowerment and access to new experiences.

What next?

If you have the required skills and experience, please submit your CV via the job link. For questions or more information, contact us. If shortlisted, we will discuss the role further and arrange a Teams interview.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and will conduct DBS checks and references for all applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all community sections.

What else do we offer?

Additional benefits include:

• Access to Westfield Rewards for discounts and offers
• Westfield Health Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access and cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental wellness, finances, and relationships
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets
• Further NVQ training in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £500