Support Worker Team Leader
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.06 to £15.49 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH6 3PX |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1624 |
Summary
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Cygnet Group is seeking an experienced and compassionate Support Worker Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Nightingale. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about empowering adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.
The Service:
Nightingale is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
The People We Support:
Adults from the age of 18 years
Individuals with a diagnosis of autism & learning disability
May present with behaviours that challenge
May have communication challenges
May have associated complex needs
May have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan)
May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders
The 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 Workers
Ensuring high standards of person‑centred care are maintained
Supporting individuals with daily living skills, community activities and personal development
Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
Learn about individuals’ specific needs & 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
You are…
Either currently working as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader (Essential)
Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge (Essential)
Experienced in shift leading, delegating tasks to junior staff members and supporting Service Managers (Essential)
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 (Essential)
Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
(NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.)
Why join Cygnet? And what we will offer you…
Salary: £15.06 PerHour
Further learning and career development & training
NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)
Cygnet Rewards
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice
Free DBS
Paid Training
Free Meal on Shift
A supportive, inclusive and values‑driven working environment
Please 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 possible
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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