Team Leader - Driver Required
Team Leader - Driver Required
Team Leader
We are looking to recruit an experienced Team Leader to support one of our Bromborough Services. This service provides intensive support to 8 individuals within a residential setting providing care on a one-to-one basis to enhance general life skills.
The postholder will assist the Operational Service Manager to provide sound leadership and day to day running of the staff team to deliver a person centric service and deliver innovative strategies to meet the needs of our People. The role involves first Line Leadership to our care heroes to achieve lifelong careers with the Charity.
This job offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, as well as a fulfilling and meaningful career to provide a positive contribution to our community.
We are looking for a creative and proactive individual who has excellent communication and compassionate skills to work with muti-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will be able to find solutions to ensure care is placed at the very heart of our services delivery to the people we support, ensuring we maintain our strong reputational values meeting regulatory compliance.
What you will be doing…
To ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people.
To lead a team of support workers to establish and maintain a high standard of care practice within the Residential Services.
Ensure an effective, responsive, caring and safe service for the individuals we support.
Actively promote an autism-specific culture through effective work practices and identify any additional support needs.
To ensure accurate records and reporting systems.
About this role
Join Autism Together and expect:
Excellent rates of pay £15.15
Free DBS check
Fully paid induction training from our award-winning Training & Development Team
Buy back additional annual leave
Discounts for high street stores and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health
Early overtime pay scheme
Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements
Generous refer a friend scheme
Ongoing professional career progression
Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role
Attendance incentive draws
Employee of the month
Staff suggestion scheme
Hours of work :
37 hours and 30 minutes per week
If you are passionate about a career in care and are seeking to work with a forward-thinking charity, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.
Autism Together is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available at every stage of recruitment, and job information can also be provided in an Easy Read or alternative accessible format on request.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must hold a UK Manual driving licence and have access to a car.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of person-centred approaches.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to pass a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
Desired criteria
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a Team Leader in the health care sector.
