Head Of Care
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,920 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2026 |
| Location: | South Yorkshire, S70 4PX |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR2144 |
Summary
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’re looking for a Head of Care – RMN / RNLD with a passion for delivering high quality care to join our great team at Cygnet Oaks.
You will be working full time, 40 hours per week. Please note this role does carry the responsibility of on-call duties.
Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.
Depending on the individual’s level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;
Lodge – this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure service
House – a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The Lodge also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Your Day-to-Day…
• Provide leadership, managerial direction, guidance & support to staff at all levels
• Foster a happy, stable environment for staff &service users
• Ensure regulatory standards are met & that the service is health and safety compliant
• Effectively manage resources & ensure Cygnet policies & procedures are adhered to
• Develop systems for the efficient administration of the service.
You are…
• A qualified RNLD/RMN with a valid pin
• Experienced in a leadership role
• A talented leader with strong line management & communication skills
• Familiar with mental health settings & working with a multidisciplinary team
• An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• £58,920 Per Annum
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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