Team Leader

Pay rate: £16.00 per hour (WEEKLY PAY)
Shift Pattern:Need to be flexible - Between 8:00am - 23:00pm - 36 hours on rota & 4 hours office Admin.
Location: Selby
Requirements: Previous experience with learning disability and Autism and a full UK driver’s license. This role will be working with a young person with learning disability and autism in their family home. He enjoys going to the gym and has an interest in Marvel and Sci-fi, amongst many other interests. We will provide staff on a 2:1 24/7 basis.
If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to have the ability to remain positive, on difficult and challenging days.
Key responsibilities
Assist with all aspects of daily living and have the ability to help someone build everyday life skills. (Cooking, cleaning, shopping and planning)
Joining in at the gym and being involved in workouts.
Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities such as seeing favourite bands, walking, places of interest etc.
Watching DVDs with them and joining in with specific interests. (You will need to be willing to learn about these)
Helping with homework
Team leader tasks i.e., Rota's, PASS Audits, Admin, Sickness and holiday cover, Working with CCM to organise activities for client etc.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
UK driver’s license
Previous Autism experience
Enthusiastic and willingness to learn.
Female only support workers
Flexibility as you may be required to go away with the person and their family on short breaks and holidays.
About LDA
LDA provides a holistic service for adults, who are autistic, have a learning disability, and/or mental health conditions and may have behaviours that challenge.
Our goal is to support people to live a fulfilling life and enjoy greater independence, enabling individuals to live where they want, how they want and have a choice over who supports them.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members.
You'll receive fully paid, on the job training so, whether you're an experienced support worker or completely new to the sector, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with the person you support.
You will receive an induction and person centred training before meeting the young person that you will be working with, in order to prepare you for the role.
Job Benefits
Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations
Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place
Fully paid DBS
Contracts available
Progression opportunities within the organisation
Pension enrolment
Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan
24/7 management support
A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 when you refer a friend or family member.