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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

Catrine Bank . 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:

About the Service

Catrine Bank is one of our supported living services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It includes three houses and two cottages. With the river Ayr running adjacent, Catrine village is a beautiful, remote and rural area with access to varied county walks and National Trust locations within easy access.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Team Leaders with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You’ll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people

What You’ll Do

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting.
• Patience and commitment.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• 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).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• 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.

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.

For more information about this job please contact Tara Thomson, Service Manager,

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. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications.

Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.

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.

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: National Autistic Society

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sorn Road, KA5 6NA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Aug 2026

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

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