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Team Leader

Cedar Foundation
locationCounty Down, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Permanent
Job Ref: 25-243-TLSL-CROFT-WEB
Job Role: Team Leader
Salary: £14.18per hour
Location: Croft Communities, Bangor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (3 week rolling rota including sleep-ins)

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.

The Role
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&maintained.
  • Support the Registered Manager to develop/implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs.
  • Support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care/support.
  • Support with the management budgets and resources.
  • Mentor/supervise the Support Team.
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 parking & tea and coffee.
  • Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed).
  • 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 i.e,
    - 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. 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. Effective Communication and High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages.
  5. Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
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Closing: Friday 29th August 2025 at 10am

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