Team Leader

MACS; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive housing service provider is seeking a Team Leader in Belfast, UK, to manage a team of Support Workers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with young people and significant leadership capabilities. This role includes responsibilities for maintaining service quality and developing team practices. Benefits include a pension contribution, generous leave, and flexible working options. If you're passionate about helping young people transition to independent living, we would love to see your application.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 4%

Up to 41 days annual leave

Paid training days

Flexible and remote working options

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment.
• Ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience of a leadership role within an organisation/service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Support Workers.
• Promote best practice in supporting young people.
• Participate in planning and development of the service.

Skills

Team management

Support for young people

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in Social Work or Youth and Community Work

Job description

Could you lead a team of Support Workers who help young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving care who are aged between 16 and 21. Team Leaders will work in conjunction with the Manager to lead and manage a Support Staff Team and to maintain and develop the Supported Housing Service.

Responsibilities

• To lead and manage a team of Support Workers including completion of formal and informal supervisions in conjunction with the manager.
• To promote best practice in supporting young people and ensure the smooth running of a Housing Service. Providing a quality service that meets the needs of young people to attain, manage and maintain their own accommodation.
• To meet Outcomes and Quality Standards (QMT) set by key funders, MACS Leadership team and RQIA.
• Participate in the management, review, planning and development of the Supported Housing Service in conjunction with the Integrated Services Manager to meet the needs of Young People.
• To develop, implement and review a rota to best meet the needs of the service, to ensure consistency and continuity of care for Young People and the health and wellbeing of the team.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment or Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team.
• 2 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment.
• A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• Experience of a leadership role within an organisation / service.

Further Information

Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available.If you could lead a team who assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes and promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS, please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and submit your CV via https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 9:30am.MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.

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

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026