Relief Team Leader

Inspire Wellbeing; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is recruiting for a Relief Team Leader to assist in managing services for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role requires leading a team, ensuring high standards of care, and working collaboratively with other professionals. Qualifications include a relevant degree or professional registration and at least one year of experience in social care. The position offers flexible shifts and a salary of £15.16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willing to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Registered or eligible for registration with NISCC.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with service users.
• Support users in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure care plans are executed.

Skills

Professional qualification (Social Work)

Experience in Social Care setting

Financial planning skills

Motivating Services Users

Education

Degree in Psychology or Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a Relief Team Leader to assist the Area Manager in the effective and efficient management of the scheme and to lead the team alongside the Manager in providing the highest possible standard of support to the people who use our services in line with Inspire’s strategy. This post with Inspire is designed to meet the demands of delivering quality services to people with learning disabilities, Autism, and complex needs.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute to, and help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual Care Plans.
• Work closely with statutory professionals, including the Positive Behaviour Support Service and Intensive Behaviour Support Services, to ensure plans are delivered consistently and appropriately as outlined by the commissioners.
• Actively encourage the involvement of the people who use our services in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions in difficulties encountered by the people who use our services.

Skills and Qualifications

• Be willing to work various shifts, including day shifts, sleep over cover, night cover, evening and weekend work on a shift rota basis.
• Professional qualification e.g. 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.
• Or a relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register or NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent and be registered or eligible for registration.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a Social Care setting.
• Proven experience of financial planning and managing monies.
• Experience of liaising with statutory and other voluntary agencies.
• Have proven experience of motivating Services Users.

• Vacancy ID: 1747792
• Job ref.: NTX1121712
• Job Sector: Carers and Support Workers, Childcare and Social Work
• Area Co: Antrim
• Location: Lisburn
• Salary: £15.16 per hour
• No. vacancies: 1
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Weekly hours: 0
• Published date: 26/11/2025
• Closing date: 08/12/2025
• Worktime: As and when required

Area: Derry or Londonderry

Closing date: 30 Nov 2025