Care & Support Team Leader (Days)

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking a Care & Support Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of the service. You will work 42 hours a week with a focus on delivering outstanding care to adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and be passionate about making a difference in the lives of service users. The role offers opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in care delivery, ideally with adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Must be passionate about empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in daily service operations.
• Lead the team while demonstrating best practices.
• Ensure effective and safe allocation of duties.
• Provide guidance through physical and emotional support.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Sensitivity and intuition

Empathy

Leadership

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

• 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
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.