Care & Support Team Leader (Days)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Leeds seeks a Care & Support Team Leader to support the management and enhance service delivery. This role focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities to lead independent lives. Successful candidates will work 12-hour shifts and must be passionate about making a difference in people's lives and ensuring their needs are met. Excellent professional development opportunities and attractive perks are included.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy for a varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in running the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity

Intuition

Ability to empower 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, 12 hour shifts, days only, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts 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 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
• 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.

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.