Team Leader

About the role

Overview

We are looking for a confident Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care, to join us at Cygnet. 

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (with on call responsibilities), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care across our North West Supported Living Services. We require a driver, with access to own car and be flexible to work across all North West Supported Living services including Macclesfield, Preston, Wigan, and Warrington.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step down placement within their local community.

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This role is equivalent to that of a Deputy Manager, therefore your day-to-day could include the following, …

• Incident reviewing
• Care plan and risk assessments
• Supervision of staff
• Responding to on call requirements
• Direct management of teams
• 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 
• Report on medical & welfare needs 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…

• Qualified in Leadership and Management Level 3 or above
• Driver, with access to own car and be willing to work across all North West Supported Living services including Macclesfield, Preston, Wigan, and Warrington.
• Happy to be on call
• 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. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.