Team Leader - Days

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

Ref:              25-128-TL-TM-WEB

Role:            Team Leader - Days
Location:     The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU
Salary:          £16.76 per hour      

Contract:     Permanent
Hours:          37.5 hours per week (Rota basis – 3 x 12.5 hour shifts)

Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met.

             
We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £250 T&C’s apply

The Service:

The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24hr care and support.

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/Deputy Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. 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 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 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.
• Paid breaks.
• Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Essential Criteria:

1. 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.

2. Two years’ previous experience in social care setting providing support/care.
3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities .  
4. Experience of behaviours which challenge and associated risks.
5. Effective communication and use of IT skills to include Microsoft Office packages.

Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Friday, 9th May 2025 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship