Shift Leader

NHS Jobs; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at site

Free meals on duty

Blue light NHS discounts

Job summary

Cygnet’s Broughton House is a 29-bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We are looking for a Shift Leader to take on shifts, supervise staff, and assist in day-to-day management. You’ll work 42 hours per week on 12-hour shifts (7.45pm–7.45am) on a 4 on, 4 off rota.

Driver or own transport is required due to location. We offer full training, ongoing development, and a supportive team at multiple NHS-linked sites.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant care setting (preferred).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to supervise staff and manage shifts.
• Car driver or own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shifts and support unit manager to run shifts.
• Supervise support workers and oversee inductions for new staff.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to residents.
• Assist residents with medical, hygiene and welfare needs; complete required reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

LD knowledge

Mental health awareness

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Broughton House is a 29-bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. Our aim is to provide an effective environment which promotes independence and community integration. We are looking for a professional, ambitious and confident Shift Leader who is able to lead on shifts and assist in the day to day management of the home, including supervision of staff and rotas, administration tasks and providing support to people who live at the service. Youll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hours shift patterns on a 4 on 4 off basis 7.45pm -7.45am. You must be a car driver or have own transport due to the location of the home and lack of public transport.

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents.
• Take the lead on shifts and support unit manager run shifts.
• Undertake formal supervision of support workers and support induction for new workers.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist residents with medical, hygiene and welfare needs and complete relevant administration and reports as required regarding medication or safeguarding.
• Safeguard residents.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to be a good team player.
• Basic understanding / knowledge of learning disabilities and mental health.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.
• Flexible to work 12 hour shift patterns on a rota basis including weekends.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Full training and Induction.
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
• Regular coaching & appraisal.
• Expert supervision & peer support.
• Free parking at site and free meals on duty.
• Recruitment referrals.
• Blue light card- NHS discounts- A wide range of offers from categories such as holidays, rail travel, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many other items.

If youre passionate about what you do, we would love to hear from you.