Team Leader / Senior Support Worker (Nights)

Job description

About the role We are looking for a confident Night Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll work full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two‐week rolling rota) during nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support at Dove Valley Mews .Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome‐focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life by giving them choice and control and focusing on their strengths, abilities and preferences so that care is person‐centred and meaningful.Main responsibilities MedicationAllocation of dutiesSupport both management and team members in the day‐to‐day running of the serviceOversee the staff team and ensure service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishesOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with and report on medical & welfare needsSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allSupport service users to access the community, attend work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidaysSupport the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaningAbout us Cygnet has been providing a national network of high‐quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years and has built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.Qualifications & experience An experienced Support Worker or Acting Team Leader ready to step up to a new challengeGenuinely driven to make a difference in peoples livesConfident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisationAn excellent communicator & good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceOrganised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skillsBenefits Salary: £15.39 per hour (£33,870 per year) rising to £15.64 per hour after 18 monthsAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health adviceOther information Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wombwell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English