Papworth Trust is looking for a compassionate and values-driven Team Leader to join their Day Opportunities Service to start as soon as possible in this full-time, permanent role based in Basildon, Essex.

This is a newly created opportunity to lead a team within the Day Opportunities service and make a real difference in the lives of adults with profound and multiple disabilities, supporting them to develop independence, engage in meaningful activities, and build relationships within a safe and inclusive environment.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of inclusive, person-centred activities across community and centre-based services, managing staff, volunteers, rotas, recruitment, and development
• Overseeing facilities, equipment, activity sessions
• Ensure customers have appropriate assessments and support plans, delivering tailored activities and promoting choice, independence, and engagement
• Build and maintain effective relationships with families, carers, professionals, and external organisations, supporting service promotion, networking, and development
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and organisational policies, acting as Safeguarding Lead and promoting best practice
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, manage budgets and petty cash, monitor customer progress, and contribute to continuous service improvement

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our Day Opportunities services play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.

• As a Team Leader, you will be a compassionate, values-driven individual with a strong understanding of disability and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• You will have previous experience supporting both men and women with mental and physical disabilities in a formal setting, delivering person-centred support, and supervising staff. 
• You will be organised, proactive, and an effective communicator, able to build strong relationships and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. 
• You will also have strong administrative skills, including maintaining records, monitoring progress, and managing budgets.
• You will be confident supporting individuals to achieve their goals, including managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care where required.