Team Leader, Person-Centred Care (LD/Autism)

TW Handling; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to supervise staff delivering person-centred care in our LD/Autistic services, promoting independence, dignity and safety for every client.

You will mentor teams, oversee care delivery, ensure CQC compliance, manage risk and safeguarding, and coordinate daily routines while communicating with families and service managers. This post requires female applicants only and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a team leader in a LD/Autistic environment.
• Understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and motivational skills.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3 or higher) or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, supervise and develop support staff, including performance management.
• Ensure person-centred care plans maximise independence and dignity.
• Monitor quality and ensure compliance with CQC standards and policies.
• Coordinate daily routines, assess risks and manage safeguarding issues.
• Report to service managers, attend meetings and liaise with families.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rotations as part of the care team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Mentoring

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3+)

Job description

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to supervise staff delivering person-centred care in our LD/Autistic services, promoting independence, dignity and safety for every client.

You will mentor teams, oversee care delivery, ensure CQC compliance, manage risk and safeguarding, and coordinate daily routines while communicating with families and service managers. This post requires female applicants only and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.