# Acting Team Leader (Support Worker) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acting-team-leader-support-worker/0165d345-3c44-4bc6-a845-68ad0ef3654f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acting-team-leader-support-worker/0165d345-3c44-4bc6-a845-68ad0ef3654f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £13.15 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T11:59:07.151Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1254?employerCode=E0233 - **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Thornfield-House-BD10-8QY/Acting-Team-Leader--Support-Worker-_JR1662/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 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), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House. Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be acting team leader shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management. Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, seating area and a sensory room. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. ### Main duties of the job 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 - Overseeing the staff team and ensuring service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishes Your day-to-day as a support worker... - Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care - Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support - Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way - Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs - Safeguard - Maintain a safe, clean environment for all - Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays - Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning ### About us Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. ### Details - Date posted: 15 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.15 an hour (£15.39 for team lead shifts, base rises to £13.45 after 3mo) - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VP0D3F9DA8 - Job locations: Idle, BD10 8QY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 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), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House. Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be acting team leader shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management. Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, seating area and a sensory room. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. 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 - Overseeing the staff team and ensuring service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishes Your day-to-day as a support worker... - Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care - Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support - Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way - Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs - Safeguard - Maintain a safe, clean environment for all - Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays - Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning 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? We'll offer you... - Salary: acting team leader rate (payable for all acting team leader shifts): £15.39 per hour, support worker rate: £13.15 per hour, rising to £1 3.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months - An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme - Flexible working with opportunity for overtime - Regular coaching & appraisal - Expert supervision & peer support - Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme - Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice 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. Cygnet has been providing a national networkk of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. ## Job Details We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 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), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House. Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be acting team leader shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management. Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, seating area and a sensory room. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. ## Job Description 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 Overseeing the staff team and ensuring service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishes Your day-to-day as a support worker... Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning ## Responsibilities We are looking for a confident Acting Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 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), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House. Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be acting team leader shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management. Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ, seating area and a sensory room. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. 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 Overseeing the staff team and ensuring service users are being supported in a way that best supports their needs and wishes Your day-to-day as a support worker... Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning 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? We'll offer you... Salary: acting team leader rate (payable for all acting team leader shifts): £15.39 per hour, support worker rate: £13.15 per hour, rising to £1 3.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice 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. Cygnet has been providing a national networkk of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. 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