Care and Support Team leader

NHS Jobs; Kirby-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Ducks Halt in Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, is seeking a confident Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll work 40 hours a week at Ducks Halt, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, and helping them lead independent lives with activities aligned to their goals.

Successful candidates will join a team delivering person-centred care, with DBS checks and ongoing development through our apprenticeship scheme, flexible hours including

Qualifications

• 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 energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Your day-to-day involves supporting both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good team player

Genuine drive

Empowering service users

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 confidentCare & Support Team Leaderwith a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working40hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atDucks Halt.

Based in the picturesque village of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, Ducks Halt supports adults who are living with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who have additional mental and physical health needs, and behaviours that may challenge. At Ducks Halt, each person we support is unique, they have their own goals, needs and interests. We work with each individual to ensure that their life is filled with activities that they enjoy, whilst also supporting them to develop their life skills to enable them to live independently. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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.

Day to day responsibilities

• Your day-to-day Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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?

• Well offer you£15.39 per/hour
• 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

Qualifications & Traits

• You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a goo d 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.

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.