Team Leader – (Night awake)

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

Ref                        25-120-TL-TL-WEB

Job Role              Team Leader – (Night awake)

Location              Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood, BT18 9BJ

Salary                   £13.74 per hour

Hours                   Full-Time - 36 hrs and 45 mins per week (3 x 12 hrs and 15 mins per week)

                             Part-Time - 24 hrs and 30 mins per week (2 x 12 hrs and 15 mins per week)

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 up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months’ service and a further £150 on the first anniversary totalling £250.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and caring for people who have a learning disability and associated complex needs we would love to meet you!

The Service

Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.

For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight-person service, we also provide a ‘respite’ facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role.

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 Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011

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.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• 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.

Please note – The Cedar Foundation do not offer Sponsorship.

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 a social care setting providing support/care.
3. Experience of supervising staff and co-ordinating provision of personal care and support.
4. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
5. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.

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

Closing Date: 28TH April  2025 @ 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER