Job summary We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days and Nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews. Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.91 an hour £14.91 per hour for acting, £12.60/£12.85 for support shifts Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Yorkshire and Humber S73 0HL Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader (Days or Nights) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, including every other weekend, days or nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews. You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as a team leader, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service. Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. At Cygnet, our perks go way 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. Your day-to-day as an Acting Team Leader: 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 Why Cygnet? Well 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 You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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. Please note that this advert may close prior to the advertised date if the position if filled. Please send your application in as soon as possible if interested. 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. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader (Days or Nights) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, including every other weekend, days or nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews. You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as a team leader, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service. Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. At Cygnet, our perks go way 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. Your day-to-day as an Acting Team Leader: 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 Why Cygnet? Well 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 You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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. Please note that this advert may close prior to the advertised date if the position if filled. Please send your application in as soon as possible if interested. 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. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service 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. Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Yorkshire and Humber S73 0HL Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)