The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:
Team Leader: Croft Communities – Croft Lodge
Job Ref: 25-107-TLCL-CROFT-WEB
Job Role: Team Leader-Days
Salary: £13.74 per hour
Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd Bangor, BT20 4UR
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 24 hours per week (12 and 6 hour shift pattern 8am-8pm or 8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm
shifts)
(Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents, the service and statutory regulation and availability to work evenings and weekends as required)
We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T&C’s apply
The Service
Croft Communities provide Supported Living support to adults with learning disabilities. Currently we provide quality housing, care and support for 28 people to live as independently as possible within their local community. This includes support to achieve basic living activities, work / day placements where appropriate, social interaction with the community and maintain good family connections etc.
The Role
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 Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They will:
- Ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained.
- 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.
- 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 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service.
- Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
- Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’.
- Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
- Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar).
- Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
- Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
- Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
- Cycle to work scheme
Please note – At present 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 High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.
Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 10am
CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Closing Date
10:00am
Contact Details
Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Road,
Bangor,
BT20 4UR
United Kingdom