Overview
Acting Team Leader vacancy at Outwood, a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours of concern in Horsforth, Leeds. The role is a dual position combining responsibilities as both a Support Worker and an Acting Team Leader. You will work full time (42 hours per week) on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, on a two-week rolling rota. Shifts will include a mix of direct care and leadership duties to support the effective operation of the service.
Responsibilities
- Acting Team Leader
- Provide oversight, administration, and management of medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and allocate duties to ensure the service operates efficiently and effectively.
- Lead, motivate, and support the staff team, championing best practice and a person-centred approach.
- Assist management and colleagues with the daily running of the service.
- Monitor and oversee support delivery to reflect individuals’ needs, preferences, and aspirations.
- Promote a positive, safe, and supportive environment for service users and staff.
- Support Worker
- Provide high-quality, flexible, and individualised care to enhance the lives of the people supported.
- Offer practical, emotional, and motivational support to encourage independence and wellbeing.
- Develop an understanding of each individual’s needs and provide support accordingly.
- Assist with medical, health, and welfare needs, ensuring accurate reporting and record keeping.
- Promote safeguarding principles and protect the welfare of all individuals in our care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Support individuals to access and participate in the local community, including employment, education, hobbies, social activities, holidays, and day trips.
- Encourage personal growth and skill development through involvement in everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and household management.
About you
- You are passionate about delivering outstanding care and ready to take the next step in your career.
- You are an experienced Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role and embrace new challenges.
- You are confident, proactive, and ambitious with high aspirations for yourself, the people you support, and the organisation.
- You are an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- You are empathetic, intuitive, and energetic, able to create a trusting, stimulating, and supportive environment.
- You are committed to empowering individuals to develop their independence and achieve their goals.
- You are organised, reliable, and motivated to develop your management and leadership capabilities.
Salary and benefits
- Acting Team Leader rate: £15.39 per hour for all acting team leader shifts
- Support Worker rate: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 after three months (approx. £29,435.70 first year)
- Rising to £13.70 per hour after 18 months
- Apprenticeship opportunities and ongoing professional development
- Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
- Employee discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing resources
- Enhanced DBS check required
About the employer
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years, delivering pioneering services and outcomes. Our care aims to help thousands of individuals make a positive difference in their lives.
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