Job Description
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 evenings 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
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