Team Leader (Care & Support)

NHS Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Free DBS

Paid Training

Free Meal on Shift

Wellbeing centre access

Job summary

Cygnet Amberwood, part of Cygnet Group, is recruiting an experienced Team Leader (Care & Support) to oversee a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. You will lead by example, support staff development, and maintain high-quality person-centred care.

The role is 42 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts with alternate weekends. DBS checks and commitment to best practice are required; benefits include NHS discounts, training, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Experience leading a team in a care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Support Workers.
• Maintain high standards of person-centred care.
• Support daily living skills and community activities.
• Provide guidance through physical and emotional support.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate shift planning and ensure effective team communication.
• Build relationships with families and external professionals.

Skills

Autism experience

Learning disabilities

People leadership

Shift leading

Team supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

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. Cygnet Group is seeking an experienced and compassionate Team Leader (Care & Support) to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Amberwood. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about empowering adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

The Service:

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the people we care for.

The People We Support:

• Adults from the age of 18 years


• Individuals with a diagnosis of autism & learning disability


• May present with behaviours that challenge


• May have communication challenges


• May have associated complex needs


• May have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan)


• May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders

The Role:

As a Support Worker Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring highquality care and support are delivered consistently across the service. You will lead by example, support the development of the staff team, and help create a positive, therapeutic environment for the people we support.

Youll be working42hours a week (12-hour shifts) on Days only, including alternative weekends.

• Leading, supervising and motivating a team of Support Workers


• Ensuring high standards of personcentred care are maintained


• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, community activities and personal development


• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support


• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way


• Managing and responding to behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support approaches


• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and documentation


• Acting as a role model for best practice and professional conduct


• Supporting rota planning, shift coordination and effective communication across the team


• Building strong relationships with families, external professionals and stakeholders

You are... Either currently working as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge Experienced in shift leading, delegating tasks to junior staff members and supporting Service Managers Genuinely driven to make a difference in peoples lives Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation An excellent communicator & good team player Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.

Why join Cygnet? And what we will offer you

Salary: £15.39 Per Hour rising to £15.64 Per Hour

• Further learning and career development & training


• NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)


• Cygnet Rewards


• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & m ental health advice


• Free DBS


• Paid Training
  
• Free Meal on Shift


• A supportive, inclusive and valuesdriven working environment

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.