Team Leader - Nights

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

Team Leader (Night Awake)
 

Job Ref:               25-106-NTL-CROFT-WEB

Job Role:             Team Leader – Night Awake      

Location:            Croft Residential, 71 Bloomfield Road, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4UR

Salary:                 £13.74 per hour

Hours:                 24 hours (2 x 12-hour shifts) (8.00pm-8:00am)

Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Team Leaders must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis. Working patterns can be discussed further at interview stage.

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

The Service

Croft Communities Residential & Respite Services provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities.

Mayne House is a residential service in Bangor, Co Down. Mayne House is registered with RQIA to provide residential care to 9 service users with learning disability. The service provides 24 hour tailored care.

Croft Lodge is a seven-bed wheelchair friendly respite unit which provides adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to come and enjoy a break with us. This service provides 24 hour tailored care and allows main carers to avail of a break to recharge. 

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. 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.
• 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

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. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office package.

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 10:00 am

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