Team Leader - Nights (Residential Services)

The Cedar Foundation; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in Bangor is looking for a Team Leader - Nights for its residential services. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in implementing personal care plans and ensure the delivery of quality care. Responsibilities include mentoring staff and managing resources while promoting a positive and collaborative environment. A relevant degree or health and social care qualification and two years of social care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration on NISCC’s register.
• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans.
• Ensure the delivery of quality care.
• Participate in the delivery of person-centred care.
• Support with management of budgets and resources.
• Mentor and supervise the team of care assistants.

Skills

Professional qualification

Experience in a social care setting

Working knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

Relevant Degree or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Team Leader - Nights (Residential Services)

Croft Communities Residential Services in Bangor Co. Down, is made up of a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 9 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs, as well as a 7 bedded Respite Unit through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.

Responsibilities

• They will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• They will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care.
• The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
• They will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively.
• Theywill mentor and supervise the team of care assistants.

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional qualification (see Job Description for details) ORA relevant Degree AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register.ORA level 3 Health and Social Care qualification and NISCC Eligibility
• Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
• Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs.