Overview
We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week, including alternate weekends, and will make a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kirkside House.
Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some will be team lead shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management.
Located in a historic area of Leeds, Kirkside House is a specialist residential service providing outcome‐focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may display challenging behaviours.
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, and we meet the changing needs of the people we support as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring safety and independence.
At Cygnet, our perks go 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...
* Medication
* Allocation of duties
* 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
About us
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.
Benefits and salary
* Salary: £12.60 per hour for support worker shifts, £14.91 for team lead shifts
* 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
Candidate profile
* An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
* 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
* Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
* Able to empower & support service user independence
* Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£12.60 an hour (£14.91 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)
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