Acting Care & Support Team Leader

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking an Acting Care & Support Team Leader in Leeds. This role involves overseeing daily operations, supporting staff, and delivering outstanding care to service users. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership skills and a passion for enhancing lives. Competitive hourly rates and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading/managing staff/acting team leading.
• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator & good team player.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for a confident Acting Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working some shifts as a support worker, and some shifts as an acting team leader, supporting management & the wider staff team, giving medication, allocating duties and providing the best support for our service users.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kirkside.

Located in a historical area in Leeds, Kirkside is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects - while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties of the job

Your day-to-day as an acting team leader...

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

Your day-to-day as a support worker...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Acting Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working some shifts as a support worker, and some shifts as an acting team leader, supporting management & the wider staff team, giving medication, allocating duties and providing the best support for our service users.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kirkside.

Located in a historical area in Leeds, Kirkside is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day as an acting team leader...

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

Your day-to-day as a support worker...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
• Experienced in leading/managing staff/acting team leading

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.60 an hour(£14.91 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)