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 Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Norcott Lodge. You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting team leader, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service. Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott Lodge is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of the people we support as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported. Your day-to-day as an acting team leader… Medication Allocation of duties Demonstrating best practice Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Your day-to-day as a support worker… Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Pr ovide 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: £12.60 per hour for support worker shifts, £14.91 for team lead shifts 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 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. Click the button to apply