Acting Care & Support Team Leader

Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
BD10

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 7 Feb 2025

Closes: 28 Feb 2025

Job Description

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House.

Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally, we have beautiful gardens featuring plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, a seating area, and a sensory room.

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
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Recruitment referrals

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

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

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.