Care & Support Team Leader in Barking

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We are looking for a motivated and experienced Care & Support Team Leader to join our care home service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries (ABI). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Support Worker ready to take the next step into leadership. You'll be working 39.8 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fairways.

Located in a beautiful Suffolk village, Fairways supports adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer-term placements for individuals who require round-the-clock care and support. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do based on each individual's specific need.

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:

• You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the management team in the smooth running of the service.
• Provide enhanced, person-centred care using a flexible and individualised approach.
• Offer guidance, encouragement and emotional/physical support to service users.
• Understand each individual's needs and deliver support in the most appropriate and empowering way.
• Support with medical, health and welfare needs, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Take on supervisory responsibilities, including supporting and guiding staff.
• Complete administrative tasks in line with service requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding principles are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for residents and staff.

You are:

• Someone with the right experience, values and ambition to lead by example.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a care home or similar setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and/or ABI.
• Currently a Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives.
• Confident, proactive and assertive, with the ability to lead a team.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
• Compassionate, intuitive and resilient, with a positive attitude.
• Able to promote independence and empower service users.
• Organised, reliable, and eager to develop leadership and management skills.

Why Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary: £15.39 per hour.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working patterns with overtime opportunities.
• Regular supervision, coaching and appraisals.
• Strong peer support and leadership guidance.
• Access to employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Recruitment referral bonuses.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, including fitness, financial and mental health resources.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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