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We are looking for a warm, caring individual to fill the position of Team Leader in the Horsforth area of Leeds. Our services provide support to adults with autism and learning disabilities through a person-centred approach, including one-to-one assistance to achieve their goals, and access social activities and resources within their community. You will work as part of the senior team across two sites in Horsforth to ensure well-coordinated service provision.
Job Responsibility:
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
Lead, coordinate, and supervise a team of support workers
Carry out direct support with service users
Work professionally alongside the multi-disciplinary team
Work closely in liaison with families and carers
Requirements:
Previous experience in managing a team
Minimum of 2 years in providing support to individuals with a learning disability and/or autism
Caring nature
Commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives
Willing to work flexibly according the needs of the service