Acting Team Leader
| Posting date: | 13 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12 to £14.20 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2025 |
| Location: | Yorkshire and Humber, BD10 8QY |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 39117 |
Summary
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 Thornfield House.
Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature, plenty of space for outdoor games, bbq, a seating area and a sensory room.
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.
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
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Recruitment referrals
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme