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Team Leader (Social Care)

Cygnet

SO167JE

Salary

£15.39 to £15.64 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 September 2026

30 days left

Job description

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.

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 aboutindividuals’ 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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talkto you.

Click the button to apply

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

19 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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