Team Leader - Supported Living

Avicenna-Supported-Living; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicenna Supported Living in Peacehaven seeks an experienced Team Leader to supervise staff and provide hands-on support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You will write and review care plans, manage risk assessments and support PBS plans, while ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date. A strong leadership presence and commitment to person-centred support are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in adult social care, ideally learning disabilities/autism.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff during shifts.
• Write, review, and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Support PBS plan implementation and review.
• Conduct staff supervisions and competency assessments.
• Monitor care records for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with medication management, safeguarding and QA.
• Coach staff to maintain good practice.
• Collaborate with management, families and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

PBS knowledge

Care plan writing

Safeguarding

IT skills

Staff coaching

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Care plan software

Job description

Team Leader* – Supported Living

Avicenna Supported Living:

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Supported Living team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.

This is a hands‑on leadership role combining direct support with responsibility for guiding staff, maintaining high standards of care and supporting the day-to-day running of the service.

The Role

You will:

• Lead and support staff during shifts.
• Write, review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Support the implementation and review of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Complete staff supervisions and competency assessments.
• Monitor care records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Support medication management, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Coach and guide staff to maintain good practice.
• Work closely with management, families and other professionals.
• Provide direct support when required and promote independence, choice and positive risk‑taking.

About You

Essential:

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Good experience within adult social care, ideally learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Previous senior, supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience writing or reviewing care/support plans and risk assessments.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person‑centred support.
• Confident supporting, guiding and developing staff.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.

Desirable:

• Experience completing staff supervisions and competency assessments.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs or behaviours of concern.
• Medication and quality assurance experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Who We're Looking For:

• We want someone who is calm, organised, approachable and confident taking responsibility.
• You’ll need to be comfortable leading by example, challenging poor practice when necessary and supporting your team to provide safe, consistent and genuinely person‑centred support.
• This isn’t an office‑based management role. We want a Team Leader who is visible, hands‑on and knows both the people we support and the staff team.
• If you’re an experienced Senior Support Worker ready for the next step, or an established Team Leader looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

*Sorry, we do not currently offer sponsorship for this role