Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
Join Us as a Team Leader
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Team Leader at Carryduff. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Service
The first of its kind in Northern Ireland, the centre has been purpose-built for autistic people and their families. At its core is day provision for autistic adults who need high levels of support.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you’ll oversee the smooth running of social activity groups, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support. You’ll mentor and develop support staff, manage both online and face-to-face sessions, and build strong relationships with autistic people, families, and external partners. Your work will ensure activities are safe, inclusive, and shaped around the needs and interests of those we support.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and deliver online and face-to-face social activities, ensuring person-centred support planning, risk assessment, and meaningful involvement from group members
- Mentor, support, and develop staff; oversee performance, staffing levels, training, KPIs, and compliance with NAS policies and regulatory standards
- Build strong relationships with families, funders, and professionals while ensuring safe, high-quality service delivery and adherence to safeguarding and health & safety requirements
What We’re Looking For
- For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
- Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
- Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome
Click here for the Job Description
This advert is for a bank position, at 0 hours per week.
What we can offer you
- Annual Leave–accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
- Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application. The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.
The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.