Team Leader (Care & Support)

Cygnet Care Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Cygnet Rewards

Wellbeing centre

Free DBS

Free Meal on Shift

Job summary

Cygnet Amberwood in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Team Leader (Care & Support) to drive high‑quality care across the service. You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure person‑centred care, and support daily living skills and activities for adults with autism and learning disabilities.

You will work 42 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts, including some weekends, providing positive behaviour support and strong care planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Experience supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised with a focus on development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising and motivating a team of Support Workers.
• Ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained.
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, community activities and personal development.
• Guiding positive behaviour support approaches to respond to challenging behaviours.
• 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 team communication.
• Building strong relationships with families, external professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift leading

Communication

Care planning

Behaviour support

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.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 person’s 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 yearsIndividuals with a diagnosis of autism & learning disabilityMay present with behaviours that challengeMay have communication challengesMay have associated complex needsMay have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan)May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care OrdersThe Role:As a Support Worker Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring high‑quality 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.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (12-hour shifts) on Days only, including alternative weekends.Leading, supervising and motivating a team of Support WorkersEnsuring high standards of person‑centred care are maintainedSupporting individuals with daily living skills, community activities and personal developmentProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayManaging and responding to behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support approachesContributing to care planning, risk assessments and documentationActing as a role model for best practice and professional conductSupporting rota planning, shift coordination and effective communication across the teamBuilding strong relationships with families, external professionals and stakeholdersYou are...Either currently working as a Senior Support Worker or Team LeaderExperience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challengeExperienced in shift leading, delegating tasks to junior staff members and supporting Service ManagersGenuinely driven to make a difference in people’s livesConfident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisationAn excellent communicator & good team playerOrganised, 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 HourFurther learning and career development & trainingNHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)Cygnet RewardsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health adviceFree DBSPaid TrainingFree Meal on ShiftA supportive, inclusive and values‑driven working environmentPlease note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possibleWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply