Package Description:
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
Join Us as a Team Leader
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Team Leader at Catrine Bank. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Service
Catrine Bank is one of our supported living services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It includes three houses and two cottages. With the river Ayr running adjacent, Catrine village is a beautiful, remote and rural area with access to varied county walks and National Trust locations within easy access.
About the Role
We are looking for experienced Team Leaders with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You’ll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people.
What You’ll Do
* Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
* Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
* Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores
What We’re Looking For
* Experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting.
* Patience and commitment.
* Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable
Please click here for a Job Description
These roles are full time permanent roles working 39 hours per week over 7 days (rota).
What we can offer you
* Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
* Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
* Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
* Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
* Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
* Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
* Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
* Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
* Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
* Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
* Refer a Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
* Look at the job description and person specification.
* Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
* Give examples if you can.
For more information about this job please contact Sharon Lyle - Service Manager sharon.lyle@nas.org.uk
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications.
Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.