Care Team Leader - Autism

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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