Team Leader - Supported Living

Job Introduction

Autism Anglia is a well-established independent charity. We have an exciting opportunity available for Team Leader on a full-time basis. Working within our Supported Living Services based in Colchester. 

The successful Team Leader will assist people who are within the autistic spectrum, some with additional Learning Disabilities. Enabling them to maximize their potential and develop life skills across multiple activities. 

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. 

This role is well suited to someone with previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, or Carer. Caring for Autistic individuals, or those with Learning Disabilities in a healthcare setting. 

Autism Anglia offers an extensive induction on the commencement of employment. We are also dedicated to ongoing training and professional development.

The Role 

• 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. 
• Provide daily support, personal care and the development of individual skills for the people we support.
• 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. 
• Ensure Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures are an integral part of the working practices of the establishment. 
• 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    

Applications are welcome from Team Leaders who:

• Hold or are working towards their Health in Social Care Level 3 Diploma 
• Previous experience working as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Healthcare Assistant or Carer, preferably with Autism or Learning Disabilities
• Previous experience in a supervisory role and leading a team 
• Ability to manage emotionally and physically challenging situations and behaviours.
• Ability to identify the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals who may have communication needs.
• Experience in working with people with Autism and intensive behavioural support.
• Good range of communication skills 
• It is highly desirable that you hold a full clean UK driving licence with at least two years of driving experience

To Apply: 

If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your outstanding future at Autism Anglia could be moments away. Apply Today and one of the recruitment team will be in touch. 

Autism Anglia considers itself to be a fully inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals who are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to appropriately support candidates.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children and expects all staff to share this commitment in the fullest sense.  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service 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).