Team Leader - Nights

Cedar Foundation; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Team Leader for their intensive support service in Lisburn. This role involves supporting service users with learning disabilities, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must possess relevant professional qualifications and experience in social care.

Benefits

Annual Leave 6.4 weeks including public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Occupational Sick-Pay-Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Recognition & reward incentives

Healthcare Cashback scheme

Discounts at over 600 stores

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite tea and coffee provided

Parking available onsite

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a social care setting providing support.
• Professional qualification registered with NISCC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to implement care/support plans.
• Mentor/supervise Support Team and provide direct care to Service Users.
• Ensure delivery of quality care and support according to regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Experience of challenging behaviors

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Nursing qualification

Occupational Therapist qualification

Degree in Psychology or Social Care

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

REF: 25-180-NTL-JW-WEB
Job Role Team leader - Nights
Location 1 Johnston Way, Lisburn, BT28 2XE
Salary £15.37 per hour
Hours 36-hours per-week (3x 12-hour shifts on rotational-basis including weekends/public/bank-holidays)

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

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

The Service:
Johnston Way is an Intensive Support Service in North Lisburn which provides a person-centred approach to service users with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
Johnston Way consists of two bungalows designed to accommodate eight Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides care/support on a 24-hour basis.

The Role:
As Team Leader, you will form an important 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. You will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. With support from the Registered Manager, you will ensure and inspire the delivery of quality care and support every day. Team leaders will also support with the management budgets and resources. As Team Leader, you will mentor/supervise the Support Team and will provide direct care and support for Service Users.

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
• The successful candidate will be supported and trained in CPI Intervention

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.

Closing Date: Friday, 4th July 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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