Care & Support Team Leader – Autism & LD (Days)

Cygnet Care Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Cygnet Rewards

Wellbeing centre

Free DBS

Free Meal on Shift

Job summary

Cygnet Amberwood in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Team Leader (Care & Support) to drive high‑quality care across the service. You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure person‑centred care, and support daily living skills and activities for adults with autism and learning disabilities.

You will work 42 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts, including some weekends, providing positive behaviour support and strong care planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Experience supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised with a focus on development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising and motivating a team of Support Workers.
• Ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained.
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, community activities and personal development.
• Guiding positive behaviour support approaches to respond to challenging behaviours.
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and documentation.
• Acting as a role model for best practice and professional conduct.
• Supporting rota planning, shift coordination and effective team communication.
• Building strong relationships with families, external professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift leading

Communication

Care planning

Behaviour support

Job description

Cygnet Amberwood in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Team Leader (Care & Support) to drive high‑quality care across the service. You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure person‑centred care, and support daily living skills and activities for adults with autism and learning disabilities.

You will work 42 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts, including some weekends, providing positive behaviour support and strong care planning.