Team Leader
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.39 - £15.39 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newark, NG23 5NP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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
Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working
full time 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts - days only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.
Shift pattern
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 – Wednesday & Thursday
Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Your Day-to-Day…
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 & report as required
• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
You are…
• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
• Genuinely driven to make adifference 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.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• Salary: £15.39 per hour
• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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