Team Leader, Supported Living

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing programmes

Training & professional development

Healthcare access

Job summary

Autism Anglia in Colchester seeks a Care Team Leader to guide a Supported Living team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

You will support individuals with activities, promote holistic development, and supervise staff to maintain safe medication handling and safeguarding compliance. Salary is £28,997.24 per year, 37 hours weekly, in Colchester.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma or working towards it.
• Previous supervisory role leading a team.
• Full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years driving experience.
• Ability to identify and support needs of individuals with communication needs.
• Experience in providing intensive behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• As part of the management team, run and ensure delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service.
• Support individuals in activities, including sport, leisure, cultural events, day trips and holidays.
• Promote holistic development addressing physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs.
• Act as a key worker and maintain communication with management on achievements and concerns.
• Model proactive, positive conduct and oversee medication administration and records.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and respond promptly to concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Activity coordination

Compassion and patience

Education

Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Job Introduction

Care Team Leader – Supported Living Adult Services

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking a Care Team Leader to join our dedicated Supported Living Team in Colchester, Essex.

The Team Leader will work as part of a team to help those in your care to help them achieve their own life plans, through a person-centred approach and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Location

Colchester, CO3

Salary

£28,997.24 per annum (£15.03 per hour)

Hours

Full-time: 37 hours per week

Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.

About the role

As a Care Team Leader, you will:

• As part of the management team, take day-to-day responsibility for running and ensuring delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service which supports and empowers staff and the people we support.
• Support individuals in a variety of activities, including sport, leisure, cultural and recreational events, day trips, and holidays.
• Promote the development of individuals we support by using a holistic approach which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs.
• Act as and be responsible for key worker roles to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met and engage in regular communication with the management team to ensure individual achievements and concerns are discussed.
• Act as a role model and encourage staff to demonstrate a proactive enthusiastic and positive approach, ensuring they are aware of expectations regarding their performance and conduct
• Manage the receipt, storage and administration of medication and associated record keeping. Undertaking reviews and audits to ensure safe administration
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience as a Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Hold or are working towards their Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role and leading a team.
• It is essential that you hold a full UK clean manual driving licence with at least two years of driving experience
• Can identify and support the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals with communication needs.
• Are experienced in providing intensive behavioural support.
• Have strong communication skills and experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Benefits & Support

At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
• Comprehensive training, supervision, and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, ensuring guidance and assistance is always available.
• Access to GP and dental services.

Commitment to Diversity

Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).