Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

About the role

The role involves day‑to‑day management of a specialist children’s residential home for autistic young people, ensuring their health, wellbeing and individual needs are prioritised. You will lead a team of Autism Practitioners, model best practice and maintain high standards of personalised care.

Key responsibilities

• Line manage, coach and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners.
• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff.
• Manage staff attendance, sickness and other absences.
• Conduct regular performance check‑ins, reviews and improvement plans.
• Implement autism‑friendly strategies to support learning and wellbeing.
• Deliver personalised support in line with individual care plans.
• Provide personal care where required and promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Maintain a safe, positive and nurturing residential environment.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and risks are assessed.
• Support young people to achieve meaningful and fulfilling outcomes.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for supporting autistic young people.
• Confident, compassionate leader able to motivate and maintain high care standards.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker or similar role.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals or those with learning disabilities.
• Experience of line management, coaching or mentoring small teams (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the needs of autistic individuals with learning disabilities.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, organised and supportive approach with a full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Salary £30,750 – £34,850 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Full‑time permanent contract, 37 hours per week.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Chance to lead and develop a dedicated care team within a respected not‑for‑profit charity.
• Rewarding role making a lasting difference to autistic young people’s lives.