Team Leader

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

Job summary

A reputable organization in social care is seeking a Team Leader in Belfast to support the management of care for individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves ensuring compliance with care standards, mentoring staff, and managing resources. Candidates should possess relevant professional qualifications and have experience in a social care setting. The organization offers competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Annual Leave 6.4 weeks

Incremental annual pay increases

Pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Training and development opportunities

Tea & Coffee provided

Onsite parking

Healthcare Cashback scheme

Discounts at various stores

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional qualification registered with NISCC, NMC, or HCPC.
• Two years' experience in a social care setting.
• Working knowledge of needs of people with disabilities.
• High IT competency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual requirements and standards are met.
• Support development of personalised care/support plans.
• Oversee quality care delivery.
• Manage budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Skills

Professional qualification in Social Work/Nursing/Occupational Therapy

Experience in social care

Knowledge of learning and physical disabilities

High competency in IT (Microsoft Office)

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or registered nurse

Relevant Degree (Psychology, Social Care)

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Ref 25-329-TL-WBLO-WEB
Job Role Team Leader
Location Mourneview Court, 151 Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BS
Salary £14.18 per hour
Hours 35-36 hour per week contracts available (Rota Based)
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

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.

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.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 6.4 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays).
• Annual incremental pay increases on an agreed salary scale
• Auto enrolment Pension through Standard Life. Employer contribution 4%, employee 5%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme that increases with length of service
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Tea & Coffee provided
• Parking available onsite
• Healthcare Cashback scheme and Access 24/7 Doctors Line
• Discounts at over 600 online and high street stores and restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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

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
   • 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.
2. Two years' previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package

Closing Date: 5th November 2025

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