Location: Newbury
Salary: £30,750 – £34,850 Per Annum, Dependent on Experience
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week – Early (7am-4pm) & Late Shifts (2pm-10pm)
About the Service
Avon Search is currently recruiting for a Team Leader on behalf of a well-established not-for-profit charity providing specialist education and residential care for autistic young people with complex needs.
Set within an extensive 50-acre site in Berkshire, this specialist service supports young people aged 5–25, helping them to lead healthier, happier and more independent lives. With a wide range of bespoke facilities and personalised support, the organisation creates an environment where every young person is encouraged to develop their skills, achieve their potential and access meaningful opportunities.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of a residential home, ensuring the health, wellbeing and individual needs of the young people are always prioritised.
You will lead, support and develop a team of Autism Practitioners, modelling best practice and ensuring consistently high standards of personalised care and support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Line managing, coaching and mentoring a team of Autism Practitioners
Supporting the recruitment and induction of new employees
Managing staff attendance, sickness and other absences
Supporting staff performance through regular check-ins and reviews
Completing performance improvement plans and relevant risk assessments
Implementing autism-friendly strategies to support learning and wellbeing
Ensuring personalised support is delivered in line with individual care plans
Providing personal care where required
Promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing
Maintaining a safe, positive and nurturing residential environment
Ensuring safeguarding procedures and responsibilities are followed
Supporting young people to achieve meaningful and fulfilling outcomes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a genuine passion for supporting autistic young people and helping them achieve their individual potential.
You will be a confident and compassionate leader, able to motivate, coach and support a team while maintaining consistently high standards of care.
You will ideally have:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
At least two years' experience working as a Support Worker or within a similar role
Experience supporting autistic young people and/or individuals with learning disabilities
Experience of line management, coaching or mentoring small teams desirable
Strong knowledge of the needs of autistic individuals with learning disabilities
A good working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A proactive, organised and supportive approach
The ability to lead by example and develop others
A full UK Driving Licence and the ability to drive
Hours
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
You will work a combination of Early and Late shifts across a seven-day rota:
Early Shift: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Late Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Salary & Benefits
£30,750 – £34,850 per annum, dependent on experience
Full Time, Permanent position
37 hours per week
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills
Supportive and experienced management team
The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated care team
Work within a respected not-for-profit charitable organisation
A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of autistic young people
To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Lauren at Avon Search on (phone number removed) or email
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year