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Care Team Leader - Autism

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA1, England

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Car Team Leader - Autism - Taunton, Somerset

Join a passionate team dedicated to providing personalised care and educational support for two young adults with autism. Lead and inspire a small team of support staff working closely with the family and professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a small care team, providing direct support and guidance
  • Motivate and engage through structured, creative learning activities
  • Manage behaviour challenges with positive, understanding approaches
  • Collaborate with the family and specialists to enhance learning and life skills
  • Champion personalised care in the home and community

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting individuals with autism
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team motivation skills
  • Full UK driver's licence
  • Patience, calmness under pressure, and a passion for learning new skills
  • NVQ Level 3 will need a qualification of some sort…
  • Willingness to engage in training including PECs, TEACCH, and British Sign Language

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on skills & qualifications.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Taunton, Somerset

A DBS check is required; the cost will be reimbursed after successful completion of a 6-month probation.

This position has a 'genuine occupational requirement' covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females are requested.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

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