Acting Night Team Leader (Support Worker)

Cygnet Group; Wombwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wombwell is looking for an Acting Night Team Leader to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities. This role involves working 42 hours a week across day and night shifts, providing support to both team members and residents. With a starting salary of £12.60 rising post-probation, the position offers opportunities for personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, passionate about making a difference, and supportive of team dynamics.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for learning through apprenticeship

Qualifications

• You must be a confident support worker looking to take the next step.
• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in service operations.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide medication and demonstrate best practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empowerment

Sensitivity

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Acting Night Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Are you a support worker looking to take the next step in your career? This could be the role for you!

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, nights only, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews.

*You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting team leader, giving medication, allocating duties and demonstrating best practice to the wider team

Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

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
• Medication
• Demonstrating best practice

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

• Salary: £12.60 per hour rising to £12.85 per hour post probation, £14.91 per hour for any team leading shift
• 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

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

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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