We are looking to recruit a Team Leader to join our experienced and well established team. The role of a Team Leader with Avon Autistic Foundation is rewarding and, although experience would be an advantage it is not essential as we offer a full training package with ongoing support and opportunities to develop your career. You will be joining a team working with service users with autism and learning disabilities in a friendly and unique environment where supported living is provided alongside a day programme allowing our service users to lead busy and active lives; you will provide person centered support to assist them in enjoying activities such as shopping, restaurant visits, days out the list is endless. YOUR ROLE Lead and mentor our care team to ensure our service users receive the best possible care promoting independence Accurate and detailed record keeping A respect for confidentiality To encourage and enable service users to make day to day choices To support service users to develop relationships and to maintain contact with family and friends To provide service users with support to maximize their independence and to develop social and life skills Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing and shopping THE SUCCESSFUL TEAM LEADER WILL: Have a positive attitude in order to develop supportive relationships with service users Have good communication skills Be flexible with the shifts you can work for example, you could work 9am-3.30pm or 3.30-11pm sleep in finishing 9am or 3.30pm the following day; we provide 24/7 care 52 weeks per year including e venings and weekends Have a high level of patience and emotional resilience IN RETURN WE OFFER: Fully supported training package leading to QCF qualifications Regular supervision and support An open door policy DBS paid Excellent working conditions 28 days paid holiday Company pension ADZN1_UKTJ