Team Leader | Autism Support Service | Woolston, Hampshire

Team Leader – Autism & Learning Disabilities Support

📍 Woolston, Hampshire
💷 £13.85 per hour
⏰ 40 Hours per Week
📋 Permanent Position

Looking for a role where you can lead, inspire and make a genuine difference?

We're looking for a passionate Team Leader to join our specialist Autism & Learning Disabilities service in Woolston.

This is more than just a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help people live fulfilling lives, support a dedicated team to thrive, and play a key part in creating a safe, positive and empowering environment for the people we support.

If you're passionate about supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities and are ready to develop your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of the service, providing day-to-day leadership and ensuring the people we support receive high-quality, person-centred support.

Your role will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team.


• Promoting independence, choice, dignity and positive outcomes.


• Supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.


• Providing guidance and coaching to Support Workers.


• Supporting individuals who may experience behaviours of distress.


• Ensuring medication administration and care documentation are completed accurately.


• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality and compliance.


• Working alongside the Registered and Deputy Manager to continuously improve the service.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Has experience in a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or similar role.

✔ Has experience supporting people with autism and learning disabilities.

✔ Is confident supporting behaviours of distress and complex needs.

✔ Can motivate, guide and develop a team.

✔ Is calm, resilient and able to remain positive under pressure.

✔ Holds a full UK driving licence.

✔ Experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and safeguarding procedures is highly desirable.

What we offer:

⭐ £13.85 per hour

⭐ Permanent 40-hour contract

⭐ 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

⭐ Ongoing training and development

⭐ Career progression opportunities

⭐ Supportive management team

⭐ Company sick pay (following probation)

⭐ Pension scheme

⭐ Employee referral bonus scheme

Why SDR?

At SDR, we believe that great care starts with great people. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, respected and empowered to grow.

Our values underpin everything we do:

Kindness • Dignity & Respect • Calmness • Creativity • Responsibility

Important Information

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required following a successful offer of employment.

Apply Today

📧 [email protected] or call 📞 07484 482896 - No CV required – get in touch for an informal chat.

We review applications as they are received and may close this vacancy early if we find the right person, so don't delay applying.