Cygnet
Team Leader (Social Care)

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Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
Cygnet Group are looking for an experienced Team Leader (Social Care) to join our team working at The Squirrels.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on your experience, lead and support a team of care professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. If you're passionate about empowering people to achieve greater independence and live fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you.
The Squirrels
The Squirrels is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may 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 Role as a Team Leader (Social Care) at Cygnet
Working 42-hours per week (Days Only) on a permanent contract, working 12-hour days across a 7-day rota, including approximately two weekends per month.
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.
Why join Cygnet? And what we will offer you…
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- Salary: £15.39 Per Hour rising to £15.64 Per Hour
- Further learning and career development & training
- NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice
- Free DBS
- Paid Training
- Free Meal on Shift
- A supportive, inclusive and values‑driven working environment
You are…
- Either currently working as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge
- Experienced in shift leading, delegating tasks to junior staff members and supporting Service Managers
- 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
- Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
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
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Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
Cygnet Group are looking for an experienced Team Leader (Social Care) to join our team working at The Squirrels.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on your experience, lead and support a team of care professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. If you're passionate about empowering people to achieve greater independence and live fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you.


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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.
Why join Cygnet? And what we will offer you…
- Salary: £15.39 Per Hour rising to £15.64 Per Hour
- Further learning and career development & training
- NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice
- Free DBS
- Paid Training
- Free Meal on Shift
- A supportive, inclusive and values‑driven working environment
You are…
- Either currently working as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge
- Experienced in shift leading, delegating tasks to junior staff members and supporting Service Managers
- 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
- Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
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
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