Team Leader (London) - Children's Home

SuperCare Residential; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London is seeking a Day Team Leader to guide a team supporting young people with autism and complex needs. Responsibilities include leading shifts, managing behavior, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavior support and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and benefits like private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days of advanced training annually

Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong background working with autism and behaviours that challenge.
• Skilled in behaviour support, Team Teach, and de-escalation.
• Physically fit, reliable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines are followed and children feel supported.
• Step into challenging behaviours calmly and model safe practice for colleagues.
• Mentor and supervise Day Coaches and Senior Coaches.

Skills

Experience working with autism

Behaviour support skills

Communication skills

Job description

Every day at this SuperCare Ofsted "Good" rated home 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 You'll Do:

As Day Team Leader, you'll balance direct support with leading and coordinating the team:

• 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 We're 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.
• To transport the young people in and out of the community this role requires adults with a Full UK Driving License.

Benefits Working at SuperCare:

We'll make sure you're rewarded and supported as you lead:

• 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're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you'd like