Team Leader - Supported Living

Avicenna Supported Living; Telscombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Avicenna Supported Living is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee a Supported Living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will be hands-on, guiding staff, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting day-to-day service delivery.

The role combines direct support with staff supervision, care planning, risk assessment and quality assurance to promote independence and person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in adult social care, ideally learning disabilities or autism.
• Previous senior, supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience writing or reviewing care plans and risk assessments.
• Understanding safeguarding and person-centred support.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff during shifts.
• Write, review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Support PBS plan implementation and review.
• Complete staff supervisions and competency assessments.
• Monitor care records for accuracy.
• Support medication management, safeguarding and QA.
• Coach staff to maintain good practice.
• Collaborate with management, families and professionals.
• Provide direct support when needed and promote independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Staff development

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care

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