Bank Team Leader

Cedar Foundation; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Team Leader for The Karuna Home. This role involves supporting the management team and ensuring quality care for residents with learning disabilities. Candidates must possess a professional qualification in social work, nursing, or occupational therapy, alongside relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and several benefits including pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave based on 6.4 weeks

Statutory Sick Pay

Auto enrolment into pension scheme

Training and learning opportunities

Free parking and tea & coffee

Qualifications

• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Registered or eligible for registration on the NISCC's register.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager in developing care/support plans.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.
• Support the management of budgets and resources.

Skills

Effective Communication

Competency in IT (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

First level registered nurse

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Relevant Degree (Psychology/Social Care)

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Team Leader - Karuna.

Job Ref: 25-302-BTL-K-WEB Job Role: Bank Team Leader Salary: £14.18 per hour Location: The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP Contract: Permanent Hours Bank

(Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents, the service and statutory regulation and availability to work evenings and weekends as required)

The Service

The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.

The Role

As part of the Living Options services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They will:

• Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support.
• Support with the management budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Team Leaders must be available to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Annual leave based on 6.4 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
• Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable.
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable.
• Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Free parking and tea & coffee available.

Essential Criteria

1. Professional qualification for example:
   • Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register
   • A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
   • A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
2. OR
   • A relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register.
3. OR
   • A level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC's register
4. Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
5. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
6. Effective Communication and High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025 at 10:00 am

CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship

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