Shift Leader

Cygnet; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Apprenticeship scheme

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Free parking at site

Free meals on duty

NHS Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Manchester is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise on night shifts and support the home’s day-to-day management. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and handle admin tasks while supporting residents with their medical, hygiene and welfare needs.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and flexibility for 12-hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis. A car driver or own transport is essential; NVQ2 in care is preferable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills with ability to lead shifts.
• Experience in supervising staff and rota management.
• Flexible to work 12-hour shifts including weekends.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in care is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shifts and support the unit manager on duty.
• Supervise support workers and oversee inductions.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with medical, hygiene, welfare needs and complete admin tasks.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Shift management

Education

NVQ level 2 in care

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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.

You’ll 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? We’ll 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 you’re passionate about what you do, we would love to hear from you.

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

What next?

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