Team Leader, Care & Support (Autism & LD)

Cygnet Group; Poole; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Cygnet Rewards

Wellbeing centre with health advice

Free DBS

Free Meal on Shift

Descrizione del lavoro

Cygnet Amberwood is recruiting a Team Leader (Care & Support) to supervise a dedicated team of Support Workers at Amberwood Lodge, empowering adults with autism and learning disabilities to live independent lives.

You will lead by example, support staff development, and foster a compassionate, therapeutic environment that prioritises person-centred planning and high-quality care. This role is a day-shift, 42 hours per week with some weekends.

Competenze

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Experience with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in shift leading and delegating tasks to junior staff.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Confident, assertive and ambitious for yourself, service users and the organisation.
• Excellent communication and good teamwork.
• Organised and keen to develop management and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• 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
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and 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

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisation

Empathy

Behaviour support

Descrizione del lavoro

Cygnet Amberwood is recruiting a Team Leader (Care & Support) to supervise a dedicated team of Support Workers at Amberwood Lodge, empowering adults with autism and learning disabilities to live independent lives.

You will lead by example, support staff development, and foster a compassionate, therapeutic environment that prioritises person-centred planning and high-quality care. This role is a day-shift, 42 hours per week with some weekends.