Shift Leader

Cygnet Health Care; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Apprenticeship scheme

Regular coaching & appraisal

Free parking & meals on duty

Referral bonuses

NHS Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Broughton House, part of Cygnet Health Care, seeks a confident Shift Leader for 42 hours per week on a 4-on, 4-off night pattern (7:45pm–7:45am). You will lead shifts, supervise staff, handle administration and support residents with health and welfare needs.

Driver or access to transport is required due to location. The role offers training, development opportunities and UK-wide care experience within a specialist service for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of support staff on shift.
• Strong communication with residents, families and team.
• Ability to manage rota and administrative tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support unit manager on day-to-day operations.
• Supervise support workers and oversee induction for new staff.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist residents with health, hygiene and welfare needs; complete reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

We are looking for a confident Shift Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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.
• 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.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhan

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.