
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Job Ref 25-110-BTL-K-WEB
Location The Karuna Home,3-5 Minorca Drive,Carrickfergus,BT38 8WP
Salary £13.74 per hour
Hours Bank, Casual hours as and when required
Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents.
The Service
The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.
The Role
As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011. They will:
• 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 budgets and resources.
• The Bank Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team.
Team Leaders must be available to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.
Benefits
- Annual leave based on 6.4 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
- Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable.
- Auto enrolment into pension scheme, if applicable.
- Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
- Free parking and tea & coffee available.
Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship
Essential Criteria:
- 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 - Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care.
- Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
- Effective Communication and use of IT skills.
Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025 at 10:00 am
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Closing Date
10:00am
Contact Details
The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr
Carrickfergus
BT38 8WP
United Kingdom