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…
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To ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people.
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To lead a team of support workers to establish and maintain a high standard of care practice within the Residential Services.
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Ensure an effective, responsive, caring and safe service for the individuals we support.
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Actively promote an autism-specific culture through effective work practices and identify any additional support needs.
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To ensure accurate records and reporting systems.
About The Role
Join Autism Together and expect:
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Excellent rates of pay £15.15
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Free DBS check
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Fully paid induction training from our award-winning Training & Development Team
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Buy back additional annual leave
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Discounts for high street stores and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit
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Pension Scheme
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Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health
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Early overtime pay scheme
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Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements
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Generous refer a friend scheme
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Ongoing professional career progression
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Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role
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Attendance incentive draws
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Employee of the month
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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.
Required Criteria
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Must hold a UK Manual driving licence and have access to a car.
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A minimum of 2 years' experience supporting people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
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Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of person-centred approaches.
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Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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Must be able to pass a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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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.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded in Wirral in 1968 by a group of concerned parents, the organisation currently employs more than 900 staff, supporting over 400 adults and many more families, through services across Wirral and Cheshire.
The charity provides residential care, supported living, day services, advice and support, along with specialist autism training. Autism Together also has two farms, a woodland, three cafés, and a rock band led by the people we support.
Autism is a lifelong condition, which affects each person uniquely. It can affect a person’s ability to form relationships, to communicate, and to understand the world around them.
Autism Together aims to provide an exceptional service to autistic people, using collaboration and experience to improve their skills and opportunities, and build brighter futures for every person we support.
Company Culture
The majority of our autism services are based in locations across Wirral, and around 87% of our staff live in Wirral too.
Our charity’s Mission is to help autistic people develop to their full potential, while educating and developing the community around them.
The autistic adults our staff support learn diverse skills and join in a wide range of activities such as swimming, cycling, and trampolining, accessing their local communities and enjoying days out. They have the opportunity to express themselves through art, music, photography, and animation. We even have a series of podcasts created and recorded by the people we support.
This ties in with Our Values, which are:
- Be Person-Centred – we recognise that each person has the right to live their life as they determine, treating each individual as the ultimate expert in their own autism.
Promote Learning – we focus on lifelong skill development and adapting strategies to suit individual thinking patterns and sensory needs.
Positive Communication – we recognise that all behavior is a form of communication, so we tailor communication and support to suit the needs of each person we support.
Be Respectful – we respect each person’s choices and preferences, while helping individuals develop to their full potential without judgment or unnecessary limitations.
Community Connection – we seek to improve autism awareness, understanding, and acceptance, encouraging the people we support to access and be a part of their local communities
Company Benefits
We provide our staff with a well-rounded benefits package, including fully-paid induction training, enhanced overtime rates, access to the Blue Light Card, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
There's also improved Staff Benefits:
- Recommend a Friend - £500 (subject to terms).
- Early overtime pay.
- Apprenticeships and ongoing professional development.
- Employee Health Assistance Programme.
- Long service awards.
- Support for families, including enhanced maternity/adoption pay.
- Yearly staff awards ceremony.
- Pension Scheme.
- Free enhanced DBS check.
Check out the full Autism Together Staff Benefits Booklet.
Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Wellbeing Scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Staff celebration events
Salary
Up to £15.15 per hour
