Team Leader, Healthcare

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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 it continues to meet the evolving needs of the individuals we support.

• 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

• 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 held for a minimum of one year.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• Registered with NISCC or apply to register on appointment.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide.

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 2 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Refer a friend scheme with cash rewards for helping us to find more great team members
• Cycle to Work scheme

Autism Initiatives is 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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