Care & Support Team Leader (Acting)

Cygnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to support service users' independence. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, providing emotional support, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will be excellent communicators, sensitive, and passionate about making a difference. The company offers flexible working hours, apprenticeship opportunities, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working hours

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive to provide a trusting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in running the service.
• Ensure effective and safe allocation of duties.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Sensitivity

Drive to make a difference

Job description

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.

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.