Care & Support Team Leader (Acting)

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking dedicated individuals to enhance the quality of life for clients in mental health services. This role involves supporting both staff and service users, ensuring a safe environment, and enabling independence. With opportunities for ongoing learning, it’s a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive, capable of fostering a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and teams with daily operations.
• Ensure effective and safe duty allocation.
• Provide guidance and support for medical needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

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Client:

Cygnet

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

• 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
• 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.