Night Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

Senior Carer / Team Leader

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

£14.91 per hour (£32813pa)

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 42.0

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Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Team Leader (nights only) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, nights only, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews.

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 people 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 discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing 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…

• Medication

• Allocation of duties

• Demonstrating best practice

• Support both man agement 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…

• Salary: £14.91 per hour

• 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…

• An experienced Support Worker or Acting Team Leader 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.

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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