Team Leader

The Cedar Foundation; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Registered Manager in delivering quality care and developing personalized support plans for individuals with learning disabilities. The role includes mentoring the support team and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates are required to have a relevant qualification and must be registered or eligible for registration on the NISCC's register.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the NISCC.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising a support team.
• Ability to develop and implement care/support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing personalized care/support plans.
• Supervise the Support Team effectively.

Skills

Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities

High level of competency in IT

Education

Professional qualification or relevant degree in Psychology, Social Care

Level 3 health and social care qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

West Belfast Living Options provides supported living accommodation for adults over the age of 18 with a Learning Disability, complex needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are a range of sites including bungalows and apartments across West Belfast. The support provided ranges from 1hr to 24 hrs per day. Support and guidance includes all daily living tasks, personal care and support, leisure, social skills and household management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional qualification (see JD for examples) & and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment OR A relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package.