Team Leader - Nights

communityni.org - Jobboard; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Belfast is seeking a Team Leader for their Living Options services. The role involves supporting management to provide high-quality care for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should have experience in social care, relevant qualifications, and strong IT skills. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 6.4 weeks, increasing with service

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Special offers at leading retailers

Qualifications

• Two years’ previous experience in a social care setting.
• Ability to develop and implement care/support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to meet care regulations.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.
• Ensure delivery of quality care and support.

Skills

Knowledge of needs of people with learning and physical disabilities

High level of competency in IT

Education

GCSE Maths and English A*-C or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref 24-294-TL-WBLO-WEB. Job Role: Team Leader - Nights. Location: Mourneview Court, 151 Glen Road, Belfast, BT11 8BS. Salary: £13.74 per hour. Hours: 35 (Rota Based)

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit a Team Leader.

Salary: £13.74 per hour

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.

We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months’ service and a further £150 on the first anniversary, totalling £250.

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 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.

• 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 of budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the Support Team.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days), increasing to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service.
• Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution, and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’.
• Free car parking, as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar).
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English A*-C or equivalent.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Two years’ previous experience in a social care setting, providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• High level of competency in IT, to include Microsoft Office package.

Closing Date: 6th January 2025 at 10:00 am.

The Cedar Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer