Team Leader – Learning Disabilities & Autism
Harrow, London
Shift times:
Monday – Friday
8:45-4:30
Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are looking for a passionate, confident Team Leader to join a Day Centre in Harrow, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing staff, and creating a positive, engaging environment where the people we support can thrive.
You will lead a team of dedicated Support Workers and play a key role in ensuring the service delivers high-quality, person-centred support every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Team Leader, you will help shape a service that truly puts people first.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and motivating a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care and support
- Coordinating daily activities and programmes within the Resource Centre such as therapeutic sessions as well as recreational and educational activities
- Ensuring individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs receive meaningful, person-centred support
- Supporting staff through supervision, mentoring, and guidance
- Promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for the people we support
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and care quality
- Working closely with families, professionals and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting rota planning and smooth day-to-day running of the service
About You
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and confident in leading others.
You will likely have:
- Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs
- Experience as a Team Leader in a care setting
- A strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
- The ability to motivate, support and develop a team
- Confidence managing complex needs or behaviours that challenge
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Full flexibility to work across service needs
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 5)
- Experience working in a day service
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
Why Join Us?
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and enjoy meaningful experiences. As Team Leader, you’ll help create an environment where both the people we support and the staff team can succeed.
If you're an experienced support professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful
