Acting Team Leader & Support Worker: Care Lead

Cygnet; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS blue light card

Perkbox vouchers

Private health plan

Mental health support

Job summary

Cygnet is recruiting for an Acting Team Leader at The Outwood, Horsforth, Leeds. This dual-role post combines leadership duties with hands-on support, ensuring high-quality care across a 42-hour week with a two-week rolling rota.

You will oversee medication, staff allocation, and day-to-day service operations, while supporting individuals to live independently in a safe environment. The role emphasizes a person-centred approach, team motivation, and collaboration with management to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and leading teams.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise staff while providing person-centred care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication administration and service governance.
• Coordinate duties to ensure efficient service operation.
• Lead and motivate staff with a person-centred approach.
• Support daily running and liaise with management.
• Monitor care delivery to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Create a safe, positive environment for service users and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Cygnet is recruiting for an Acting Team Leader at The Outwood, Horsforth, Leeds. This dual-role post combines leadership duties with hands-on support, ensuring high-quality care across a 42-hour week with a two-week rolling rota.

You will oversee medication, staff allocation, and day-to-day service operations, while supporting individuals to live independently in a safe environment. The role emphasizes a person-centred approach, team motivation, and collaboration with management to deliver