Acting Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider is seeking an Acting Care & Support Team Leader in Horsforth, England. The role involves working 42 hours a week in a residential service for adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include leading the team and providing care, alongside supporting management tasks. Strong communication, sensitivity, and a passion for empowering independence are essential. The position offers competitive hourly pay starting at £12.60.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Travel and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Effective communication and team collaboration.
• Energy to provide a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and team in running the service.
• Allocate duties safely and effectively.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Passion for supporting independence

Job description

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

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

You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as a team leader, allocating duties, medication, supporting the running of the service and demonstrating best practice.

Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds, Outwood is a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

We encourage and enable the individuals 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.

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
• Medication
• Leading the team and allocating duties

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

You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as a team leader, allocating duties, medication, supporting the running of the service and demonstrating best practice.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• 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

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.

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

Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.