Team Leader

Espa; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and confident Team Leader to oversee their Supported Living provision in Teesside. This role involves delivering exceptional services to adults with autism and complex needs, requiring strong leadership and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and be committed to ongoing professional development. With a focus on safety, wellbeing, and progression, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those supported. Join a team that values excellence and continuous training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks

Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance

Meals provided on shift

Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay

Intensive Induction with continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering services to adults with autism and complex needs.
• Strong leadership qualities and supervisory experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff team and ensure service excellence.
• Be part of a senior on-call team in the Teesside area.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Compassionate Attitude

Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Approaches

Experience with Autism and Complex Needs

Flexible Approach

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma

Willingness to work towards Level 5 Health and Social Care Diploma

Job description

ESPA are looking to recruit a Team Leader to work across their Supported Living provision in Teesside. Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to adults with autism and complex needs. You must have a mature, confident and compassionate attitude towards working with people who have additional needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work.

Experience of managing a staff team or supervisory experience at a more senior level is also essential, as is a proactive approach to all matters relating to the delivery of an efficient and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities:

• A knowledge of CQC and their role is necessary
• A flexible approach to your work would be essential
• The successful candidate will have strong leadership qualities and be committed to providing a service that prioritizes the safety, wellbeing and progression of the people being supported
• The successful candidate will need to be available to be part of a senior on call team within the Teesside area
• Minimum qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and a willingness to work towards completion of Level 5 Health and Social Care Diploma as a priority

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
• Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development