Team Leader (Nights) – Trinity House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Garvagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland seeks a Team Leader (Nights) for Trinity House, Garvagh. This leadership role includes the management of day-to-day operations in a care home setting, ensuring high standards of care and professional practice while adhering to the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness. Ideal candidates possess relevant experience and qualifications in health and social care, with benefits including free meals, enhanced annual leave, and discounted local services.

Benefits

Discount card for local shops and restaurants

Free meals, uniform, and training

Enhanced annual leave

Free Access NI and NISCC registration

Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• 2 years experience caring for older people or those with disabilities.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Level 3 and Assessors Award.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management of the Home as part of the management team.
• Exercise responsibility for all aspects of home operations in the absence of the Home Manager.
• Ensure professional standards as per the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Skills

Care Planning

Understanding needs of vulnerable adults

Quality Assurance knowledge

Medication management experience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and a willingness to work towards Level 3
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs
• Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
• Health – such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency. If required reasonable adjustments will be made for an appointee with a Disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act
• Appearance – must be acceptable within the working environment

Benefits include:

• Discount card – money off in local shops and restaurants
• Free – staff meals, uniform, and training
• Enhanced – annual leave
• Free – Access NI and NISCC registration
• Enhanced – maternity pay and pension scheme

Hours: 2 posts:

Post 1 – 37.5 hours per week, night duty
Post 2 – 37.5 hours per week, night duty (maternity cover for 1 year)