Team Leader – Adult Social Care

The Post

At Oswald Street Day Centre we support adults from 18 yrs old who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or complex needs. We are currently working to support people to access continuing education, secure real jobs, achieve desired goals and aspirations to become more involved in community outreach.

You will be responsible for working within the Borough’s Autism strategy and develop a Centre of Excellence for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism with an overall aim to achieve accreditation from the National Autistic Society.

You will work to ensure the wellbeing of service users, giving adequate support to maximise their dignity, independence, and privacy. You will be responsible for supervising a team and delivering creative Day Opportunities and Community Outreach Programmes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, complex needs and older adults in response to their assessed Care Act needs and agreed care plans.

The role also includes collaborating closely with customers’ families and carers to enable individuals to access meaningful activities, develop social and life skills that will enable them to make choices and take control of their lives. Part of the role is also to deputise for the Day Opportunities Manager and to work across Provided Services as a Team leader to cover absences when required. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the initiative to shape the new model to our Day Opportunities offer in a more creative, person centred and outcome focused approach, for our residents in the London Borough of Hackney.

This isn’t just a job, it’s about making a real difference in the lives of people we support.

This role builds leadership , communication and management skills -perfect for those aiming for senior roles or even registered management in the future, across Provided Services.

The Person

Whilst we value experience, you need to be committed to providing quality day opportunities to adults on the Autistic Spectrum and Learning Disabilities, while understanding the needs of Older People. You will need to evidence leadership qualities, flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, and resilience, for what is often a very demanding but rewarding vocation.

You will be required to demonstrate your knowledge and experience to lead a very vibrant and demanding environment, whilst being able to initiate a range of educational, vocational, and recreational activities.

You will need to demonstrate you are able to manage, guide and motivate a staff team ensuring anti-racism and inclusivity is embedded in your daily professional practice in Provided Services.

Excellent communications skills are required along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners. You will need to be able to prioritise and meet deadlines with the demands the role may bring.

The Person

– Ability to lead, manage and develop a large and diverse service

– QCF Level 5 diploma in leadership in Health and Social Care, above or equivalent qualification is essential to this post

– Management experience in social care and ability to develop and maintain national Autism Accreditation Standards and registration with National Autistic Society

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2025 (22.59)

Interview and assessment date: 29 & 30 May 2025/ 02 & 03 April 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk