Care & Support Team Leader
Job Description
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\n\nWe are looking for a motivated and experienced Care & Support Team Leader to join our care home service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries (ABI). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Support Worker ready to take the next step into leadership
\n\nYou’ll be working 39.8 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fairways.
\nLocated in a beautiful Suffolk village, Fairways supports adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for individuals who require round the clock care and support. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do based on each individual’s specific need.
\nAt Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
\nYou’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.
\nApply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
\n\nYour Day-to-Day:
\n\nYou will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the management team in the smooth running of the service.
\nProvide enhanced,person-centred care using a flexible and individualised approach
\nOffer guidance, encouragement and emotional/physical support to service users
\nUnderstand each individual’s needs and deliver support in the most appropriate and empowering way
\nSupport with medical, health and welfare needs, ensuring accurate reporting
\nAssist in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high standards are maintained
\nTake on supervisory responsibilities, including supporting and guiding staff
\nComplete administrative tasks in line with service requirements
\nEnsure safeguarding principles are upheld at all times
\nMaintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for residents and staff
\nYou are:
\nWe are looking for someone with the right experience, values and ambition to lead by example:
\nMinimum 2 years’ experience working in a care home or similar setting
\nExperience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and/or ABI
\nCurrently a Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role
\nPassionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives
\nConfident, proactive and assertive, with the ability to lead a team
\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative team player
\nCompassionate, intuitive and resilient, with a positive attitude
\nAble to promote independence and empower service users
\nOrganised, reliable, and eager to develop leadership and management skills
\n\nWhy Cygnet? We offer: Salary: £15.39 per hour
\nWe are committed to supporting your development and wellbeing:
\nOngoing training and career development opportunities
\nFlexible working patterns with overtime opportunities
\nRegular supervision, coaching and appraisals
\nStrong peer support and leadership guidance
\nAccess to employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
\nRecruitment referral bonuses
\nDedicated wellbeing support, including fitness, financial andmental health resources
\n\nPlease note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
\n\n\nWhat next?
\n\nIf you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
\n\nClick the button to apply
