Team Leader - Maternity Cover

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Team Leader - Maternity Cover with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week, days only, including every other weekend , making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Amberwood Lodge, providing 12 months Maternity Cover. The Service: Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the people we care for. The people we support: Adults from the age of 18 years Individuals with a diagnosis of autism and learning disability May present with behaviours that challenge May have communication challenges May have associated complex needs May have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan) May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders Your day-to-day… Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely 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 medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme You are… Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence 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

Location: Poole, Dorset, GB

Posted Date: 10/25/2025