Team Leader, Healthcare

Overview

Salary: £14.22 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: NI-TL-RL Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Newcastle Closing Date: 30th November 2025

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of autistic children and adults? Do you have the enthusiasm, values, and drive to lead impactful services that enrich lives?

We are seeking a pro-active and values-driven Team Leader to lead and further develop our Newcastle Service
. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow our support service, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs of the individuals we support.

This is an ideal role for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career. Whether you’re ready for your first leadership role or looking to expand your management skills, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact.

Our services aim to:

• Enrich lives by providing meaningful social opportunities
• Empower individuals to make choices and pursue their own interests
• Build independence and develop practical life skills
• Connect people with opportunities within their local communities

To assist the Service Manager in every aspect of the running of the service as directed and to deputise in the absence of the Service Manager as required.

• Minimum QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification in a related subject.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a Senior Support role, supporting people with Autism or learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

If you’re passionate about person-centred support and motivated to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced check by Access NI. Those on the barred list, need not apply.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under-represented.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales ), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR
and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY
17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC
104641). Company Number: 2436777.