Care & Support Team Leader (Days)

Cygnet Health Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Care & Support Team Leader to oversee a team and enhance care for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves 42 hours of work per week in a supportive environment, focusing on individual needs. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a passion for empowering service users. Join a leading firm with strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitivity and intuition to provide a trusting environment.
• Passion for empowering service users.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team operations.
• Administer medication and ensure safety.
• Lead the team demonstrating best practices.
• Provide guidance through emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Leadership

Job description

We are looking for a confidentCare & Support Team Leaderwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working42hours a week, 12 hour shifts, days only, including every other weekend,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atGotts Park.

The service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs within their own accommodation.
Each accommodation offers individuals the opportunity to hold their own tenancy agreement with a Registered Housing Provider. Individuals who are supported in this service may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community. We provide specialist input and risk assessment to manage and reduce high risk or offending behaviour for individuals stepping down from secure, forensic or long-stay settings.

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 whilereaping 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
• Medication
• Leading the team and demonstrating best practice
• 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.

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.