Care & Support Team Leader, CYGNET

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. We are looking for a confident Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week on 12‑hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two‑week rolling rota) and days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hawkstone. Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person‑centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. At Cygnet our perks go beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development – you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue‑light card, a rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more to support your well‑being in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. Your day‑to‑day… Medication Allocation of duties Demonstrating best practice Support both management and team members in the day‑to‑day running of the service Oversee the staff team and ensure service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishes Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Support service users to access the community, attend work, college, hobbies, activities, days out & holidays Support the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning You are… An experienced Support Worker or Acting Team Leader ready to step up to a new challenge Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation An excellent communicator & good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Able to empower & support service user independence Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Salary: £15.39 per hour (£33,870 per year) rising to £15.64 per hour after 18 months An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Well‑being centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Jobs