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Newark and Sherwood Social Care

Team LeaderNHS

Newark, NG23 5NP Permanent £15.39
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 30 August 2026
Fiskerton Rail Station (3.1 miles away) Newark Bus Station (4.3 miles away)

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Care and Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working full time42hours 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

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 confidentCare & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working full time42hours a week (12 hour shifts - days only),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.

Shift patternWeek 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 a difference in peoples 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? Well 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.

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

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