Team Leader– Supported Living (Autism & Learning Disabilities)
Team Leader– Supported Living (Autism & Learning Disabilities)
Must be eligible to work in the UK - without sponsorship
A full-time team leader, working 45 hours per week, with 2 sleeps can expect to earn between £31,150- £33,500 PLUS ENHANCED BANK HOLIDAY RATES AND AVAILABLE OVERTIME HOURS.
Additional Pay:
- £50 per sleep-in
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Overtime available
At Seeds Care, our aim is to empower individuals aged 16–65 with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs to live full, independent lives. We are currently searching for a Team Leader to help develop our service. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting and guiding a staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred care.
We Offer:
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- £50 per sleep-in shift
- Pension contribution scheme
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Supportive management and mentoring
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care Diploma Enrolment
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Casual dress
Available Positions:
- Full Time (45 hours)
- Day Shifts
Seeds Care aim is to provide support which develops Service Users’ skills in order for them to live meaningful, empowered and enjoyable lives, reaching their full potential.
Every day will be different, and you will be instrumental in supporting people with Autism & Learning Disabilities to live independently, with dignity and guidance.
Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience with the following:
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Autism / Asperger’s/ ASD
- Challenging behaviour
- Positive behaviour support (PBS) and providing emotional support
- Understanding of the impact of trauma
- Providing structure, including visual structure and consistent boundaries
- Supporting effective social communication
- Supporting independence and daily living skills, as well as community-based activities
- Supporting positive risk taking
Mandatory Leadership Experience Required:
- Health and safety responsibilities
- Be aware of CQC legislation
- Experienced with performing staff supervisions
- Managing and resolving difficult staffing situations
- Experience managing teams of 7+ staff members
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to effectively delegate
- Good team player, and also able to work on own initiative
- Proven experience of liaising effectively with professionals and family
- Critical thinking / able to think “outside of the box”
- Experience of formulating person centred care plans and risk assessments
- Able to effectively chair meetings with; staff / professionals / families
Must Have:
- Experience in Complex Trauma and PBS
Desirable skills:
- Drivers Licence
- Experience in ADHD
- Competent, confident and proactive with lone working
- Mental Health inclusive of PTSD / Personality Disorder / Self harm
- Experience with adults with communication difficulties including the use of pictures / Pecs or communication aids
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults)
Successful applicants will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (adults) and will be able to work on a flexible basis, with shifts including, short and long days, every other weekend, waking nights and sleep ins. They will at times be required to cover shifts when needed to help ensure service delivery, sometimes at short notice.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dynamic, growing team and develop some of your existing skills, whilst progressing your career.
If you’re caring, proactive, and want to be part of a collaborative team —we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Seeds Care!
Team Leader – Supported Living (Autism & Learning Disabilities)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.10-£14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Team Leader: 1 year (required)
- Supported Living: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
