Team Leader

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a warm, dedicated Team Leader to join our inclusive team in Horsforth. In this role, you will be a vital part of a “Gold” standard Investors in People organization, recognized for our commitment to diversity and excellence in care. Operating across two sites, you’ll balance direct person-centered support with the leadership of a passionate staff team. Our mission is to empower adults with autism and learning disabilities to achieve their personal goals and stay active within their community. You will join a professional environment that values anti-racism and inclusivity, ensuring every service user receives high-quality, coordinated care.

Team Leader Duties

• Providing practical and emotional support to adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, including personal care and the provision of medication

• Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence and social inclusion

• Encouraging service users to be involved in decisions regarding their care and lives

• Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service

• Develop risk management plans in line with MDT and Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Services

• Maximise and develop communication plans for services users

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in managing a team, and a minimum of 2 years in providing support to individuals with a learning disability, and/or autism, is essential.

• You will have a caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

• You must also be willing to work flexibly according the needs of the service.

• We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

We offer a structured Development Pathway designed to help you grow from a senior role into further leadership. Along with a competitive rate of up to £14.25 per hour, our benefits package includes a probationary bonus, enhanced DBS coverage, and 28 days of leave. This is a full-time opportunity for a flexible professional who wants to work closely with families and multi-disciplinary teams to create positive outcomes. If you have the required two years of specialized experience and a drive to lead by example, please submit your application via the Creative Support website using vacancy reference 71946.