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, 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House.
Some shifts will be support worker shifts, and others will be team lead shifts, where you will work to lead the staff team, allocate duties, give medication and ensure the best quality of care for our service users.Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room.
Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature, plenty of space for outdoor games, bbq, a seating area and a sensory room.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.
Main duties of the job Your day-to-day...Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain 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.
Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House.
Some shifts will be support worker shifts, and others will be team lead shifts, where you will work to lead the staff team, allocate duties, give medication and ensure the best quality of care for our service users.Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room.
Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature, plenty of space for outdoor games, bbq, a seating area and a sensory room.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... Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely 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?
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 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.
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.
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