Acting Team Leader

CYGNET; Dalton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & career development

Regular coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an Acting Team Leader for Dene Brook in Rotherham. You will work full time (42 hours per week) on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, on a two-week rolling rota.

You’ll lead a team to deliver person-centred care to residents with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, while ensuring safety and high-quality support. You will support management, supervise staff, and maintain an engaging, supportive environment that promotes independence and choice for those in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.
• Ability to guide and support staff and service users.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service and supervise staff.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Assertiveness

Organisation

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 Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dene Brook.Dene Brook is a specialist residential service in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and behaviours that may 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.Your Day-to-Day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs & report as requiredSupport management in the day-to-day running of the serviceUndertake supervisory & administrative responsibilitiesSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for all.You are…An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challengeGenuinely driven to make a difference in people’s livesConfident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisationAn excellent communicator & good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceOrganised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: acting team leader rate (payable for all acting team leader shifts): £15.39 per hour, support worker rate: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 monthsOpportunities to undertake further learning & career developmentFlexible working with opportunities for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply