Team Leader, Adult Care & Support (Autism/LD)

Caretech; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader for Bethany House in Harrogate, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week, rota-based) involves leading a team, delivering person-centred support, and coordinating activities to empower independence.

You will work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins, with DBS clearance and strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a support worker team.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota.
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
• DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Lead and support a team to provide high-quality care.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing of service users.
• Coordinate activities, appointments, and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Team Leadership

Flexible hours

Autism & LD experience

DBS required

Communication

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adults)

Job description

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader for Bethany House in Harrogate, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week, rota-based) involves leading a team, delivering person-centred support, and coordinating activities to empower independence.

You will work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins, with DBS clearance and strong communication skills essential.