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Team Leader

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Posting date: 21 July 2025
Salary: £26,325 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 August 2025
Location: Annitsford, Cramlington
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Education and Services for People with Autism
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Salary: £26,325

Location: North Tyneside NE27

Contract: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Annual Leave: 6 Weeks (including bank holidays) increasing to 8 weeks

ESPA are looking to recruit a Team Leader to work into a Supported Living service in North Tyneside supporting 3 young men, as well as providing outreach support to a young man in his own tenancy in Tynemouth.

Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to autistic adults and young people with complex needs. You must have a mature, confident and compassionate character and approach to your work. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice at all times in the workplace.

Experience of managing a staff team or supervisory experience is also essential, as is a proactive approach to all matters relating to the delivery of an efficient and responsive service.

o A knowledge of CQC and their role is necessary
o A flexible approach to your work would be essential
o The successful candidate will have strong leadership qualities and be committed to providing a service that prioritizes the safety, wellbeing and progression of the people being supported
o Candidates would need to be experienced in conflict resolution and be able to manage sensitive situations with discretion
o The successful candidate will need to be available to be part of a senior on call team and provide sleep in cover if necessary
o Minimum qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and a willingness to work towards completion of Level 5 Health and Social Care Diploma as a priority

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:
6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
Meals provided on shift
Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
Excellent Career Progression
Family Friendly Policies

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an application form please contact our Human Resources team on 0191 5165080 or by email: humanresources@espa.org.uk
For an informal chat about this position please contact Clare Wheatley Registered Manager on 07730817908/0191 5165080 or to make an enquiry contact on clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 4th August 2025

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