We are looking for a confident Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 45 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.
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.
Job Responsibilities
As a Care & Support Team Leader, you will:
* Ensure patients filing and documentation complies with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
* Guide and train the Support Worker team in policies and procedures.
* Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital, maintaining a positive attitude towards clients, their families, staff, visitors, and others.
* Support clients who need assistance with independent living skills/personal hygiene, encouraging independence.
* Lead a team of Support Workers and manage staffing levels.
* Induct new employees on policies and procedures and refresh other Support Workers.
* Demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
* Carry out observations as directed by the Nurse-in-charge.
* Care for and report on the well-being of clients under supervision.
* Read care planning needs for clients and complete written daily records as instructed.
* Assist in ensuring quality targets are met in accordance with agreed standards.
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
* Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
* Safeguard clients.
Why Cygnet? We Offer You:
* 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.
* Recruitment referrals.
You Are:
* 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.
* Possessing a positive approach and ability to undertake shift patterns.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles; this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
£13.13 an hour increasing to £13.50 after 18 months.
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