Acting Care & Support Team Leader

Cygnet Health Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Acting Care & Support Team Leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. You will work closely with management and support staff while ensuring the best care for residents with learning disabilities. The position offers flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals receiving care.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning with apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Experienced in leading/managing staff.
• Passionate about empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in day-to-day service running.
• Ensure effective and safe allocation of duties.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible approach.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Leadership

Job description

We are looking for a confidentActingCare & Support Team Leaderwith 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 working42hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atKirkside.

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 whilereaping 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
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's 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.

Cygnethas 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.