Relief Team Leader

Inspire Wellbeing; Omagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Relief Team Leader to assist in managing services for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role demands strong relationship management, financial planning skills, and a professional qualification in social work or a related field. Candidates are expected to have at least one year of relevant experience, alongside a willingness to work flexible shifts. The organization is committed to providing exceptional support to its service users.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• 1+ years experience in a Social Care setting.
• Proven experience working with statutory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the team's operations effectively.
• Develop Care Plans to support individuals' health and wellbeing.
• Encourage service users' involvement in decision making.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Relationship building

Financial planning

Motivating service users

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or relevant degree

Registration with NISCC

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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.

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.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026