Team Leader - Nights

Cedar Foundation; Belfast; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Foundation is seeking a Team Leader for their night shift at The Mews in Belfast, focusing on providing vital support to individuals with learning disabilities. This leadership role involves overseeing care delivery, managing a support team, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Attractive benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth are offered, making this a rewarding position for committed candidates.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 6.4 weeks, increasing with service

Paid breaks

Free car parking

Paid annual NISCC registration fees

Paid training and learning opportunities

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cashback Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required (Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent).
• Two years’ experience in a social care setting.
• Knowledge of needs for clients with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to meet regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.
• Develop and implement personalized care/support plans.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Registered Nurse qualification

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Relevant Degree (Psychology, Social Care)

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Ref: 25-184-NTL-TM-WEB
Role: Team Leader - Nights
Location: The Mews, t BT11 8FU
Salary: £18.75 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Rota basis – 3 x 12.5 hour shifts)

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T&C’s apply

The Service:
The Mews is a PBS servce consisting 12 single-occupancy-apartments located in West-Belfast. The service provides Person-Centred approach through supported-living solutions to service-users with Learning-Disabilities/Autistic-Spectrum-Disorder/complex-needs. The Service operates unde PBS Framework and provides 24hr care/support.

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/Deputy 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. The Team leader will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources effectively. The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service.
• Paid breaks.
• Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay that increases with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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 disabilities.
4. Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks.
5. Effective communication and use of IT skills.

Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: Thursday, 10th July 2025 at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.
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