Team Leader - Children's Home (LD)

Super Hiring; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Croydon is seeking a Day Team Leader to guide and support young people with autism and complex needs. The role involves leading shifts, managing challenging behaviours, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in autism support and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including a salary above the sector average and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of advanced training annually

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Private healthcare

Gym stipend

Pension and bonus scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong background working with autism and behaviours that challenge.
• Resilient when faced with aggression, offensive language, or disturbing conversations.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines are followed and children feel supported.
• Support young people with autism, epilepsy, diabetes, and mental health needs.
• Mentor and supervise Day Coaches and Senior Coaches.

Skills

Experience with autism

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Skilled in behaviour support

Physically fit

Job description

Overview

Every day at Norwood brings both challenges and moments of real impact. The young people here are strong, determined, and each live with autism and complex processing needs. Their behaviours can include aggression such as hitting, spitting, hair pulling, or ripping clothes. Some express themselves through very challenging language - from racial abuse to graphic conversations - and others are drawn into online obsessions. Your role as Day Team Leader is to bring structure and direction, guiding your team through these unpredictable days so that the children feel safe, supported, and secure in routine.

What You7ll Do

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines are followed and children feel supported.
• Support young people with autism, epilepsy, diabetes, and mental health needs.
• Step into challenging behaviours calmly and model safe practice for colleagues.
• Provide personal care sensitively and professionally.
• Mentor and supervise Day Coaches and Senior Coaches.
• Manage records, handovers, and communication with managers.

What We7re Looking For

• This role needs someone with both experience and authority, able to stay calm under pressure:
• Strong background working with autism and behaviours that challenge.
• Skilled in behaviour support, Team Teach, and de-escalation.
• Resilient when faced with aggression, offensive language, or disturbing conversations.
• Physically fit, reliable, and proactive.
• A natural leader with excellent communication skills.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

• We\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re rewarded and supported as you lead, all part of our mission to be the number 1 employer in the social care sector:
• Salary 20% above sector average.
• 36 days of advanced training annually.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already held).
• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.
• Gym stipend and wellbeing support.
• Pension and bonus scheme.
• Free parking and communal cars for transporting young people.
• Clear pathway into Deputy Manager roles.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you\u2019re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.