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This role is for a confident Care & Support Team Leader – Maternity Cover with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week, days only, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Amberwood Lodge, providing 12 months maternity cover.
The Service
Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person‑centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the people we care for.
The People We Support
* Adults from the age of 18 years
* Individuals with a diagnosis of autism and learning disability
* May present with behaviours that challenge
* May have communication challenges
* May have associated complex needs
* May have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan)
* May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders
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 and encouragement through physical and emotional support
* Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
* Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe and 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 and appraisal
* Expert supervision and peer support
* Employee discount savings and a "Cycle to Work" scheme
You are…
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
* An excellent communicator and a good team player
* Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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Hospitals and Health Care
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