Bank practice leader

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Bank Practice Leader – Twisel                                   REF: 17/125/BPL-T/WEB

Bank Practice Leader will provide leadership to a team of Support Workers. They will be responsible for ensuring all current and newly referred individuals receive high quality, person centred supports. They will provide direct support to service users and to staff to ensure best practice is promoted and person centred support is evident.

Hours:                         As and when required

Contract:                    Bank

Location:                    Twisel Lodge, Residential services in Holywood

Hourly Rate:             £9.40 per hour

Essential:                  

• ·         Numerate and literate to keep records, handle clients finance, maintain records and write records.
• ·         Registered or willing to apply for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council (NMC if nurse qualified)
• ·         Two years’ previous experience in a human services setting providing support/care
• ·         Experience of working in partnership with service users, parents, health care professionals, carers, advocates and other agencies
• ·         Good working knowledge of IT, specifically Microsoft Word & Outlook
• ·         A belief in inclusion, evidenced through work practice or personal experience

Desirable:     

• ·         Recognised qualification e.g. nursing / social work
• ·         NVQ 3 (Health & Social Care) or equivalent or willing to attain a Level 3 QCF qualification
• ·         Experience of working in a Residential environment
• ·         Experience of supervising staff and co-ordinating provision of support and personal care.
• ·         Knowledge of RQIA
• ·         Valid drivers licence, business insurance & MOT cert as relevant.

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Apply online at

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Monday 17th July 2017

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER