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Acting Care & Support Team Leader

NHS

Liversedge

On-site

Full time

13 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a confident Acting Team Leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. This role involves working 42 hours a week in 12-hour shifts, including weekends, to make a positive impact on the lives of residents with learning disabilities. You will alternate between supporting roles and team leadership, ensuring effective duty allocation and providing essential care. With a strong focus on person-centred planning, this position offers excellent career prospects and a chance to contribute significantly to the well-being of others. Join a supportive environment where your efforts are truly valued.

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Support management and team members in running the service.
Provide enhanced care and emotional support to service users.

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem Solving

Relevant Care Qualification

We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Norcott House.

You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some shifts as a team leader, running the shift, allocating duties, supporting management and giving medication to our service users.

Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott House is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties of the job

Your day-to-day as an acting team leader...

Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

Your day-to-day as a support worker...

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 medical & welfare needs and report as required
Safeguard
Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are...

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
An excellent communicator & a good team player
Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

£12.60 an hour(£14.91 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)

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