Team Leader (Social Care)

Job summary

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.

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.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.39 to £15.64 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP0BE7A748
• Job locations: The Squirrels, Manor Road, Chilworth, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7JE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

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

• 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 valuesdriven 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 peoples 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?

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