Care & Support Team Leader

Cygnet; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care & Support Team Leader to work 42 hours a week at Longfield, in Clayton near Bradford. The role involves supporting service operations, guiding team members, and providing tailored care to individuals with learning disabilities. Suitable candidates will be passionate about making a difference and promoting independence. Benefits include flexible hours, continuous learning opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Further learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Ability to provide a trusting and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily running of the service.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide guidance and encouragement.
• Learn and cater to individual needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Ability to empower and support independence

Job description

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

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, days only, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Longfield.

Located in the friendly village of Clayton in the suburbs of Bradford, Longfield House is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

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…

• 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? We’ll offer you…

• 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 note that this advert may close prior to the advertised date if the position if filled. Please send your application in as soon as possible if interested.

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.